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 Plastimo low-stretch polyester sailing rope with a parallel core enclosed in a 16-plait polyester sheath. The parallel core minimizes stretch, while the braided sheath provides good abrasion resistance. Designed for sheets, halyards and guys. Available in Ø6-14 mm, with 220 m lengths for Ø6 mm and 110 m lengths for Ø8-14 mm. The rope is not spliceable.
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$ 165.66
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1-2 weeks delivery time Corderie Lancelin HMPE rope with a protective coating for improved abrasion resistance. Lightweight and highly resistant to traction, with very low stretch, good UV resistance, easy splicing, floating and rotproof construction. Suitable for strengthening rigging, including fixing blocks, runners and backstays, and recommended for kitesurfing. Available in Ø2.5-8 mm, with 50 m lengths for Ø2.5-5 mm and 25 m lengths for Ø6-8 mm.
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$ 44.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time Plastimo high-resistance braided polyester mooring rope for reliable marine use, available in 16-plait construction from Ø6 to 16 mm and 24-plait construction from Ø18 to 24 mm. Supplied on 100 or 200 m spools depending on diameter, with white, black and navy versions. Breaking loads range from 878 to 12757 kg across the series.
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$ 97.77
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Auckland high-performance halyard rope with a 16-plait Dyneema SK75 core and high-tenacity polyester braided cover. Designed for cruise halyards, low-stretch sheets and reefing lines, with elongation below 1%, high tear resistance and easy handling. Available in Ø8 mm x 150 m and Ø12 mm x 100 m versions, with breaking loads from 2200 to 5900 kg.
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$ 754.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Hobart high-performance uncovered rope with a 12-plait Dyneema SK75 construction, designed for halyards and trapeze applications. The rope is flexible, abrasion resistant and features very low elongation of less than 1%. Available in Ø3-10 mm diameters, with 200 m reels for Ø3-6 mm and 150 m reels for Ø10 mm. Black, blue and red versions are available depending on diameter, with breaking loads up to 8700 kg.
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$ 610.04
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem San Diego high-tenacity polyester sheet rope designed for genoa and spinnaker sheets as well as adjustment lines. It features a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester core with a high-friction Polyester Mat cover, providing high tear resistance, very low stretch and very high wear resistance. Ø6-10 mm versions use a 16-plait cover, while the Ø12 mm version uses a 24-plait cover. Available in Ø6-12 mm with breaking loads from 450 to 2100 kg.
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$ 367.89
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Sydney high-tenacity polyester cruising rope designed for genoa and mainsail sheets. It combines high tear resistance, very low stretch and easy handling, with a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester core and matching polyester cover. Ø6-10 mm versions use a 16-plait cover, while Ø12-14 mm versions use a 24-plait cover. Available in blue, black and red, with diameters from Ø6 to 14 mm and breaking loads from 700 to 3400 kg.
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$ 237.50
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Sail polyester cruising rope designed for genoa and mainsail sheets, combining a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester core with a medium-tenacity polyester cover. It offers high tear resistance, low stretch and easy handling. Ø5-12 mm versions use a 16-plait cover, while the Ø14 mm version uses a 24-plait cover. Available in red, blue and black, with diameters from Ø5 to 14 mm and breaking loads from 400 to 2600 kg.
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$ 223.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Cruise high-tenacity polyester halyard rope designed for running rigging, combining high tear resistance with low stretch of less than 3%. The rope features a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester core and a high-tenacity polyester cover: 24-plait on Ø5-6 mm versions and 32-plait on Ø8-12 mm versions. Supplied on reels in Ø5-12 mm diameters, with breaking loads from 550 to 2800 kg and red/yellow, black/yellow or blue/yellow tracer combinations depending on size.
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$ 228.18
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Millennium braided polyester rope designed for cruising halyards, sheets and general running rigging. It features a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester core with a medium-tenacity polyester cover, combining good load resistance with controlled elongation below 5%. Ø6-8 mm versions use a 16-plait cover, while Ø10-14 mm versions use a 24-plait cover. Available in silver and blue, with breaking loads from 700 to 3400 kg.
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$ 260.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Durban multipurpose braided nylon rope in white, designed for applications requiring high resistance and very low stretch. Available in diameters from Ø1.5 to 10 mm, with reel lengths from 150 to 500 m depending on size. Breaking loads range from 65 kg for Ø1.5 mm up to 2100 kg for Ø10 mm, making the range suitable for varied marine and general-purpose cordage applications.
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$ 151.35
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Tampa multipurpose braided polyester rope designed for versatile onboard use, combining high tear resistance, very low stretch and easy handling. It features a 16-plait medium-tenacity polyester core with a 16-plait high-tenacity polyester cover across the Ø3-12 mm range. Available in white, blue and black depending on diameter, with breaking loads from 300 to 2000 kg and reel lengths from 100 to 200 m.
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$ 135.05
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Moor Line soft high-tenacity polyester rope with double-braided construction, designed for reliable marine mooring applications. The range is supplied in black on reels, with diameters from Ø8 to 28 mm and lengths of 150 m for Ø8-10 mm and 100 m for Ø12-28 mm. Breaking loads are specified from 1800 kg at Ø10 mm up to 9000 kg at Ø26 mm.
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$ 181.61
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Moor Line soft high-tenacity polyester rope with double-braided construction, designed for marine mooring applications requiring strength, flexibility and reliable handling. Supplied in navy on reels, with diameters from Ø8 to 28 mm. Ø8-10 mm versions are supplied in 150 m lengths, while Ø12-28 mm versions are supplied in 100 m lengths. Breaking loads are specified from 1800 kg at Ø10 mm up to 9000 kg at Ø26 mm.
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$ 199.08
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Moor Line soft high-tenacity polyester rope with double-braided construction, designed for reliable marine mooring applications. Supplied in white on reels, with diameters from Ø8 to 28 mm. Ø8-10 mm versions are supplied in 150 m lengths, while Ø12-28 mm versions are supplied in 100 m lengths. Breaking loads are specified from 1800 kg at Ø10 mm up to 9000 kg at Ø26 mm.
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$ 164.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Moor Line soft high-tenacity polyester rope with double-braided construction, designed for marine mooring applications requiring strength, flexibility and reliable handling. Supplied in grey on reels, with diameters from Ø8 to 24 mm. Ø8-10 mm versions are supplied in 150 m lengths, while Ø12-24 mm versions are supplied in 100 m lengths. Breaking loads are specified from 1800 kg at Ø10 mm up to 7900 kg at Ø24 mm.
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$ 192.10
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem 3-strand high-tenacity polyester rope in white, designed for strong, reliable marine use. The rope is non-floating and available in diameters from Ø6 to 32 mm, with 200 m reels for Ø6-12 mm and 100 m reels for Ø14-32 mm. Breaking loads range from 500 kg to 10000 kg depending on diameter.
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$ 55.88
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem 3-strand high-tenacity polyester rope in black, designed for applications requiring strong, durable and reliable cordage. The rope is non-floating and available in diameters from Ø8 to 32 mm, with 200 m reels for Ø8-12 mm and 100 m reels for Ø14-32 mm. Breaking loads range from 900 kg to 10000 kg depending on diameter.
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$ 102.45
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem 3-strand high-tenacity polyester rope in grey, designed for applications requiring reliable strength and durability. The rope is non-floating and available in diameters from Ø10 to 24 mm, with 200 m reels for Ø10-12 mm and 100 m reels for Ø14-24 mm. Breaking loads range from 1300 to 6000 kg depending on diameter.
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$ 214.21
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem 3-strand high-tenacity polyester rope in blue, designed for applications requiring strength, durability and reliable load performance. The rope is non-floating and available in diameters from Ø8 to 28 mm, with 200 m reels for Ø8-12 mm and 100 m reels for Ø14-28 mm. Breaking loads range from 780 to 7000 kg depending on diameter.
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$ 121.08
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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.