Ropes for classic yachts

[MBY]

Anyone know if it is possible to buy modern hi-tec ropes in simple solid colours like navy blue for a classic sailing yacht - don't really think all the flouro flecks and colours look quite right! Maybe there is a specialist chandler I have not discovered yet that does this?

 

[Stemar]

You can get modern rope with a traditional appearance, here, for example
HTH

 

[Gordonmc]

Don't know about navy, but buff 3-strand polyester is available from most chandlers.
Beware... it is expensive. I bought some 6mm to replace sections of lazyjacks and it worked out at 86p a metre... twice the price of braid on braid with pretty patterns.
That was before I bought the same size tarred Italian hemp off eBay for under a fiver for 350 feet!

 

[MBY]

Thanks for the advice so far, however, what I'm really after is hi-tec racing ropes, such as Dyneema cored etc. Any further thoughts?

 

[aitchw]

You could give Joe at Ropeloft a ring, he is very helpful and knows a lot about what is available. His number is 0208 4251543 or 0776 1777083.

He is a friend of mine but a good guy never-the-less /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Clive_Rigden]

Give Joe Taylor a ring at: http://www.ropeloft.co.uk Joe is an excellent man who'll know where to send you if he can't fix you up.

 

[bobgosling]

Forgive me if this seems a flippant reply but have you thought about dying modern rope ?

 

[MBY]

Thanks aitchw & Khyber, sounds like Joe is the man to talk to - will give him a call. With regard to dying modern ropes, would be pleased to know if it is possible, but suspect the nature of the fibres means they may not take dye very well...

 

[Clive_Rigden]

Again, talk to Joe. I happen to know he's got some M.o.D. surpluss in at the moment at a most reasonable price.