Marine ropes and lines are essential for docking, anchoring, towing, mooring, and sailboat rigging. Available in nylon, polyester, polypropylene, Dyneema®, and traditional manila constructions, they include double braid, solid braid, 3-strand twisted, hollow braid, and 16-strand braided designs.
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1-2 weeks delivery time Monteisola TS white polyester braided rope with black fleck marker and 16/24-spindle construction. Medium-tenacity sinking rope for general onboard use, especially mooring and anchoring. Available in Ø 4-20 mm diameters, with breaking loads from 250 to 3900 kg and spool lengths from 100 to 500 m.
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$ 90.81
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1-2 weeks delivery time Monteisola elastic cord with high-tenacity polyester outer cover and elastic rubber core, featuring 16/24-spindle construction and 100% elongation. Supplied in 100 m rolls, with white versions available in Ø 3-12 mm and black versions available in Ø 4 and 6 mm.
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$ 40.23
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1-2 weeks delivery time Monteisola PPA floating braid made from polypropylene with an internal polyester core and 16/24-spindle construction. Soft, lightweight and easy to handle, with blue and yellow versions available in Ø 5, 6 and 12 mm diameters, breaking loads from 360 to 1700 kg and spool lengths from 100 to 350 m.
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$ 136.98
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1-2 weeks delivery time Monteisola PE orange floating braid made from monofilament polyethylene with 16-spindle coreless construction. Designed for life jackets, handrails and other marine safety applications, with high-visibility orange color, Ø 6-14 mm diameters, breaking loads from 400 to 1800 kg and spool lengths of 150 or 200 m.
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$ 68.46
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1-2 weeks delivery time Leaded 3-strand polyester rope supplied on 100 m reels for light anchoring and pendille applications. Available in Ø 8, 10 and 12 mm diameters, with breaking loads from 610 to 1360 kg, in white and black depending on the selected version.
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$ 211.26
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein GeoTwist 3-strand rope made from continuous high-tenacity polyester filaments, thermally stabilized for durability and easy handling. Designed for mooring, towing and anchor line applications, with 4% elongation at 10% of breaking load. Supplied on 100 m reels in diameters from 8 to 40 mm, with breaking loads from 1274 to 30600 kg and white or black versions depending on diameter. Product codes and technical values correspond to the supplied Gleistein range.
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$ 182.45
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein GeoSquare polyester rope with abrasion-resistant 8-strand square braided construction that does not harden in use. Designed for mooring applications, with 2.5% elongation at 10% of breaking load and supplied on 100 m reels. Available in the supplied range in Ø12, 14, 16, 18 and 40 mm diameters, with breaking loads from 3000 to 30600 kg and white or black versions depending on diameter.
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$ 429.47
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein GeoTwin double-braided rope made from high-tenacity polyester, with a 16-spindle core and 24-spindle outer sheath. Thermally stabilised, highly resistant to abrasion and UV, with very high mechanical strength due to load distribution between core and cover. Recommended for winches, anchoring and mooring. Available in Ø8-40 mm in the supplied range, with breaking loads from 1400 to 36900 kg; black Ø24 mm and larger versions are supplied on 110 m spools for splicing.
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$ 167.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein Gemini X double-braided rope made from pure polyester, with core and sheath contributing equally to the rope strength. Designed for high strength and reliable handling, with 2% elongation at 10% of breaking load. Supplied on 100 m reels in white, with diameters from 6 to 14 mm and breaking loads from 1000 to 4556 kg.
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$ 126.80
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein GeoOne polyester rope with very high mechanical strength, low elongation, excellent abrasion resistance and optimal UV resistance. Supplied on 100 m reels in white, with diameters from 1 to 6 mm and breaking loads from 22 to 649 kg. Suitable for applications such as halyards, sheets and safety lines.
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$ 17.90
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein Ester Color round braided rope made from high-tenacity polyester with 16-spindle solid-core construction and thermal stabilisation. Designed for durability and performance, with excellent abrasion resistance, optimal UV resistance, very low water absorption, and long-term flexibility. Supplied on 100 m reels in royal blue, with diameters from 1 to 6 mm and breaking loads from 22 to 650 kg.
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$ 14.62
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein Bavaria double-braided polyester mooring rope designed for flexibility, durability and abrasion resistance. It features low water absorption and 2% elongation at 10% of breaking load. Supplied on 100 m reels in white with black pattern, with diameters from 6 to 14 mm and breaking loads from 900 to 4100 kg.
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$ 117.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time Gleistein DynaOne high-performance rope made from 100% Dyneema SK78 with 12-strand braided construction. Designed for exceptionally high strength and minimal stretch, with approximately 0.60% elongation at 10% of breaking load. Supplied on 100 m reels in grey, with diameters from 6 to 16 mm and breaking loads from 3190 to 19150 kg.
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$ 587.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo weighted polyester anchoring line supplied in 100 m lengths and designed for use with lightweight anchors. Available in Ø8, 10, 12 and 14 mm diameters, with breaking loads up to 2600 kg depending on version.
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$ 323.48
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1-2 weeks delivery time Corderie Lancelin 3-strand polyester mooring rope supplied through the Plastimo catalogue, designed for boat mooring and general marine line applications. Available in Ø6-18 mm diameters with spool lengths from 65 to 500 m and breaking loads up to 4420 kg depending on version. White rope with blue marker.
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$ 474.07
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 3-strand synthetic rope made from polypropylene with the traditional look and feel of hemp rope. Designed with good abrasion resistance, low stretch and easy splicing, while providing breaking loads from 650 to 2000 kg depending on diameter. Supplied on 100 m reels in Ø8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm versions.
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$ 99
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo 8-plait polyamide (nylon) rope designed for high flexibility and strong resistance to traction. Suitable for lanyards, netting, dinghy use and other general marine applications. Available in diameters from 2 to 6 mm, with breaking loads up to 450 kg depending on version, supplied in 100 or 200 m lengths.
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$ 30.67
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo Heli white multi-purpose braid made from high-tenacity multifilament polyester with 12-plait helical construction and density 1.38. Supplied in 100 m lengths, with diameters from 2.5 to 12 mm and breaking loads up to 900 kg where specified. Suitable for a wide range of general marine and technical applications.
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$ 25.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time Meyer-Sansboeuf high-tenacity 3-strand polyamide rope designed for mooring and berthing applications. The rope has a density of 1.14, high breaking strength and good abrasion resistance. Available in white in diameters from Ø8 to 40 mm, with spool lengths of 100, 110 or 200 m depending on the selected version.
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$ 363.84
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1-2 weeks delivery time Meyer-Sansboeuf pre-stretched mooring line made from high-tenacity multifilament polyester with 3-strand construction and thermal fixation. Designed for reliable mooring applications, with reduced stretch and durable marine performance. Density 1.38, white color, supplied in 100 m lengths in Ø10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 mm versions.
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$ 355.66
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What is the difference between nylon rope, polyester rope, and polypropylene rope in marine use?
Nylon rope is valued for its strength, elasticity, and shock absorption, making double braid nylon, twisted nylon, and solid braid nylon popular choices for dock lines, mooring rope, nylon anchor line, and anchor rode applications. Due to its water absorption properties, nylon performs exceptionally well for docking your boat and securing rope for anchors in demanding marine environments and saltwater conditions.
Polyester rope offers lower stretch and excellent UV resistance, making it a reliable sailing rope, running rigging, and general rope for boating where dimensional stability is important. Compared to nylon and polyester combinations, polyester maintains strength when wet and is commonly used for dock ropes and cordage exposed to long-term weathering.
Polypropylene rope is lightweight, inexpensive, and naturally buoyant, allowing hollow braid polypropylene and floating rope constructions to remain on the water's surface. This makes it suitable for tow rope, utility rope, utility cord, and some boating and marine tasks, although it generally provides lower abrasion resistance and durability than nylon or polyester options.
What factors should be considered when selecting a marine rope for docking and mooring a boat?
When selecting boat ropes for docking and mooring, the most important factors include boat size, rope construction, strength, stretch characteristics, and expected environmental loads. Nylon dock lines, double-braided nylon dock rope, braided rope, and traditional 3 strand rope are commonly chosen because they provide reliable shock absorption and durability.
For areas exposed to constant movement, a bungee dock line or bungee shock cord can help reduce stress on cleats and fittings. Low stretch materials, including advanced fiber options such as Dyneema, are often preferred for specialized applications, while nylon dock rope remains a popular choice for everyday mooring duties.
What are the main differences between double braid, solid braid, and 3 strand rope constructions?
Double braid rope features a braided core protected by a braided outer cover, providing excellent strength, flexibility, and durability for dock line, mooring rope, anchor line, and sailing rope applications. It is one of the most popular choices for marine cordage because it handles abrasion well and remains easy to handle.
Solid braid rope has a tightly woven construction without a separate core, making it smooth, flexible, and suitable for utility rope and lighter-duty boating tasks. Traditional 3 strand rope consists of three twisted strands and offers good elasticity, making it a common option for nylon dock lines, nylon anchor line, rope for anchors, and general docking and mooring use.
What are the primary uses of a dock line and mooring rope in everyday boating operations?
A dock line and mooring rope are primarily used to secure a boat safely to a dock, pier, buoy, or other fixed structure while loading, unloading, or remaining stationary. For any boater, these lines help control vessel movement caused by wind, waves, currents, and passing traffic, reducing stress on the boat and its fittings.
Properly selected and maintained mooring lines also improve safety during everyday boating operations by keeping the vessel stable and preventing unwanted drifting or contact with nearby objects.