Cheap rope

[mick]

I see in this month's PBO, Marlow Ropes 12mm polyester for anchoring/mooring, 50 metres for £35. Now, as this is way below the normal price for this type of rope, is this a genuine bargain or is there a catch?

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[tcm]

i can\'t believe it

years of pbo wingeing about boat things being too expensive. UNfortunately, now there's something too cheap. Those poor chandlers can't win ...

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[steve_cronin]

If it's anything like the 3 strand stuff Plastimo market all over the Med. you will be able to attract a useful living doing quayside "Indian Rope Tricks" after it's been exposed to the marine environment and the sun for a few weeks. The tallest vertical "snake" I have been able to achieve with 16mm is 7ft 3in. You should try putting it on a cleat!

However Marlow are a reputable manufacturer so it should be alright. Incidentally, 12mm poly is a bit "between sizes" for the average cruiser so maybe they're trying to offload a surplus.

Steve Cronin

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[ParaHandy]

Re: Cheap? oh no ...

ohh woe is me ...

my snakes have gone on strike
this rope gave them the shakes
i offered it on ebay
to a fakir in bombay
he sold to another in calcutta
who tried it on his cutter
the rope was not a success
he's now in madras and boatless



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[poter]

Re: Cheap rope.Not Really

Mick,
the price is close to their buying price from the wholesailer.

poter

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[sparkie]

Assume you mean Aladdins Cave?? Bought some 16mm nylon (unbranded) 2/3 years ago for use as mooring warps and it's still going strong.

Cheers

Sparkie

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[neil_s]

Its a cheap trick to get you in the shop. Not in stock!

Neil

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