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 Trem Special Trem double-braided rope made from stabilized polypropylene, designed for multipurpose marine and utility applications. The rope is supplied in red with blue tracer details and is available in Ø6-12 mm diameters, with reel lengths from 100 to 200 m depending on size. Breaking loads range from 350 to 1100 kg.
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$ 186.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Levilene floating braided rope designed for water ski towing applications. Made from fluorescent monofilament with a hollow 16-plait construction and no core, it provides buoyancy and high visibility on the water. All versions have a Ø7.5 mm diameter, 200 m length and 270 kg breaking load, with green, red and yellow color options.
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$ 158.33
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Palau floating braided rope made from yellow monofilament with red tracer threads in a 16-plait hollow construction without a core. Designed for high visibility and buoyancy in marine and water-related applications. Available in Ø6 and Ø8 mm, both supplied on 200 m reels, with breaking loads of 180 and 300 kg respectively.
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$ 107.11
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Levilene floating knitted rope made from orange monofilament and designed especially for use as a throwing line. The rope has a hollow construction without a core, providing buoyancy and easy handling. Available in Ø4 mm and Ø6 mm, both supplied on 400 m reels, with breaking loads of 40 kg and 90 kg respectively.
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$ 149.02
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Fria floating braided rope made from orange monofilament with a 16-plait hollow construction and no internal core. Designed for buoyant marine use and suitable for splicing. Available in Ø6-14 mm diameters, with 200 m reels for Ø6-10 mm and 100 m reels for Ø12-14 mm. Breaking loads range from 200 to 700 kg.
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$ 107.11
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Azores floating braided rope made from white monofilament with a 16-plait hollow construction and no internal core. Designed for buoyant marine use and suitable for splicing. Available in Ø10 mm x 150 m and Ø16 mm x 100 m versions, with breaking loads of 450 kg and 800 kg respectively.
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$ 178.13
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Cook floating braided rope made from black monofilament with a 16-plait hollow construction and no internal core. Designed specifically for use as handrail rope on inflatable boats. Available in Ø12, 14 and 16 mm, all supplied on 100 m reels, with breaking loads from 600 to 800 kg.
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$ 144.36
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1-2 weeks delivery time Trem Haiti floating braided rope made from grey monofilament with a 16-plait hollow construction and no internal core. Designed specifically for handrail use on inflatable boats. Available in Ø12 and Ø14 mm, both supplied on 100 m reels, with breaking loads of 600 and 700 kg respectively.
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$ 144.36
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids Braid On Braid high-performance double-braided sailing rope with a 12-strand high-tenacity polyester core and 24-strand polyester cover. Core and cover are pre-stretched and heat-set to provide minimal stretch while retaining flexibility, easy splicing and high abrasion resistance. Designed for halyards and sheets, with excellent holding power in Spinlock rope clutches. Available in Ø6-20 mm with white/tracer and solid-color variants; documented breaking loads range from 1350 kg at Ø6 mm to 6000 kg at Ø14 mm.
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$ 498.28
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids S-Mix is a low-stretch sailing rope combining the handling characteristics of a grip sheet with the durability and structure of a double-braided line. It features a polyester core and a 24-strand high-tenacity polyester cover incorporating dedicated grip yarns for comfortable handling and strong winch grip. The rope has low water absorption, high abrasion resistance and excellent flexibility for smooth running through blocks. Available in Ø8-16 mm on 200 m reels, with documented breaking loads from 1900 to 5700 kg for Ø8-14 mm.
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$ 717.14
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids Racing Dyneema is a high-performance sailing rope built around a 12-strand 100% Dyneema SK75 core with polyurethane coating and a 24-strand high-tenacity polyester cover. The construction is designed for minimal stretch, high breaking strength, excellent abrasion resistance and reliable grip in winches and rope clutches. Available in Ø8-14 mm on 200 m reels, with breaking loads from 3200 kg to 8800 kg depending on diameter and multiple color variants.
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$ 1,960.50
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids Dynastay is a 12-strand Dyneema DM20 rope designed for applications requiring very low creep, minimal stretch and high strength. The rope is polyurethane coated, pre-stretched and heat-set to reduce construction stretch and maintain dimensional stability under sustained load. Suitable for lightweight standing rigging, lifelines and backstays. Available in Ø3-13 mm in black, with 100 or 200 m reel lengths depending on diameter.
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$ 1,015.18
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids Sprintline is a low-stretch polyester trim line with a 12-strand polyester core and abrasion-resistant 16-strand polyester cover. The line is pre-stretched to minimize elongation, provides comfortable grip and runs smoothly through blocks. Designed primarily for trim lines and running rigging on smaller boats. Available in Ø3-6 mm with breaking loads from 260 to 830 kg and a wide selection of standard and fluorescent colors.
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$ 218.87
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids 24-Strand Matt Rope is a polyester sailing line with a polyester core and soft spun-polyester outer sheath designed for comfortable handling and strong grip. The rope performs well in clamps and on winches, while remaining easy to control by hand. It is not intended for use with halyard stoppers. Available in Ø6-16 mm, with 100 or 200 m reel lengths depending on diameter and multiple color variants.
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$ 451.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids 8-Strand Pre-Stretched is a coreless braided polyester rope designed for minimal stretch and stable handling. Its 8-strand construction is pre-stretched to reduce elongation under load, making it suitable for windsurfing and other marine or water-sport applications where consistent tension and responsiveness are important. Available in Ø3-10 mm, all in white, supplied on 200 m reels.
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$ 218.87
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids polyester trim line supplied on compact reels for sailing and general rigging applications. The Ø2.5 mm hollow-braided version is flexible, easy to knot and suitable for pulling halyards through the mast, while the Ø3-4 mm Sprintline versions are pre-stretched with a 16-strand cover for comfortable handling and smooth running through blocks. Available in Ø2.5-4 mm, reel lengths from 12 to 30 m and multiple colors.
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$ 17.98
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids D-Racer 16 is a low-stretch performance trim line with a 12-strand Dyneema SK78 core and a 16-strand high-tenacity polyester cover. The rope is pre-stretched for minimal elongation, highly flexible, easy to splice and designed to run with low friction through blocks. Suitable for performance trim lines, halyards and vangs on dinghies. Available in Ø3-6 mm on 200 m reels, with breaking loads from 370 to 1910 kg and Blue, Yellow, Red and White color variants.
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$ 451.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids 12-Strand Pre-Stretched Polyester is a coreless braided rope designed for low stretch and easy splicing. Its 12-strand polyester construction is pre-stretched to minimize elongation and is suitable for Lazy Jacks and other light running-rigging applications. Available in Ø4-6 mm on 200 m reels, with breaking loads from 680 to 1400 kg and White, Grey and Black color variants.
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$ 321.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids Elastic is a high-stretch shock cord built with a natural rubber core and durable polyester outer cover for elasticity, resilience and long service life. The range is supplied on 100 m reels in Ø3-12 mm, with breaking loads from 25 to 200 kg where specified. Depending on diameter, available colors include White, Black, Blue, Red and Yellow.
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$ 104.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time English Braids 99990000100 is a knotted polyester railing net designed for marine safety and protection along boat railings. Made from 2 mm polyester and supplied in a 100 m roll, it is suitable for railing heights from 40 to 70 cm, including 40 cm and 60 cm railings. For installation, it is recommended to allow 20% extra length for 40 cm railings and 35% extra length for 60 cm railings.
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$ 889.45
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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.