Does rope brand matter?

[pessimist]

Having received an eye watering quote for replacement running rigging I looked around at rope price for a diy job. I need a selection of 12,10 and 8mm and prices seem to vary enormously. This https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-B...rentrq:abbc7e2c1690aa48e81f9663fffe3ebd|iid:1 seems good value. But would it be false economy and should I just bite the bullet and go for Marlow?

 

[johnalison]

I have heard of people buying rope from a cheap source and it didn't stand up to a short period of use, so maybe you should.

 

[duncan99210]

I’ve not bought from that particular eBay shop but I’ve bought from other similar shops. Never had a problem with the quality of the rope: it’s always been as advertised: ie braided inner as well as braided cover.

 

[lw395]

That rope is 'good value' and listed as good for sheets.
I would not be surprised if it was too stretchy for a halyard.

The are other respectable brands than Marlow.
But at that price, it's almost worth buying a length and if it's stretchy, it will be handy for mooring or something.

 

[FlyingGoose]

Have bought rope on a certain Ebay shop, mooring lines , and they chaffed through first big storm:ambivalence:
Put on the old mooring ropes cause Im a hoarder , and they have lasted all winter with little chaff present,
The quality did seem poor , as the old saying goes if its to good an offer then walk away. Guess who never walked :nonchalance:

 

[ctva]

I have used this seller, Barry Edwards https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/barryedwards999?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754 on eBay and his stuff is good quality. I have replaced the sheets and halyards over the last ten years from him with no problems. He is very helpful with enquiries.

 

[alahol2]

I'll second Barry Edwards, his ebay shop is 'Boatropes'. Good service, quality and prices.

 

[Mister E]

Marine Scene have an eBay shop. Their prices for Lyros Braid on Braid are pretty good.

 

[[70521]]

I buy all my rope from Jimmy Green in Beer. OK they are down the road and I can ring them up to see if they can make the ropes up while I go and have a crab sandwich and a pint. I will spend a bit more than on an ebay shop, but I get to talk over my needs, know they are genuine, can see the quality of the whippings etc, and have a great crab sandwich.

Might be worth a detour on your way to Dartfuff one day.

 

[Gerry]

Barry Hollis- from http://www.riggingsolutionsdartmouth.co.uk/ in Dartmouth did us an excellent deal on a complete reel of Liros -beat Jimmy Green's price significantly. Bought a whole reel of one size though...

 

[fredrussell]

PBO could do a good test on this subject. I’m sure they could rig up a chafe-o-meter to simulate a years worth of chafe in a shorter period. Easy to test claimed breaking strain vs actual too.

 

[ditchcrawler]

I have had good service and keen prices from www.outdoorxscape.co.uk

 

[FlyingGoose]

Just to clarify non of the listed Ebay shops in this thread is where I bought my Rope:encouragement:
Have Used Jimmy as well and found them service great.

 

[dunedin]

I'll second Barry Edwards, his ebay shop is 'Boatropes'. Good service, quality and prices.

+1

Also kind of depends on whether the OP's boat is a Leisure 17 or an Xp50 - and the rope application. Some bigger / faster boats will really benefit from top quality dyneema on halyards, furler lines, ref lines etc. On a small boat with limited stress then stretch is less of an issue.

I have bought cruising dyneema ropes for reefing lines etc from specific recognised shops on eBay. For main halyard on a 40 footer with laminate sails I would bite the bullet and replace with top notch Lyros.

 

[pessimist]

Thanks everybody. There seems to be a consensus for Barry Edwards. Having checked his prices there is not much in it so he looks like the best bet. FWIW the boat is a Rival 41, so strictly cruising.