Spectra or other such rope

[jpay]

Hello,

Where do people go to for their rope?
I want to buy some Spectra or other completely non stretch rope, what and where should I be looking.
Thank You.

 

[Javelin]

What size (dia) are you after?
What are you using it for?
Will it be cleated or through a clutch or self tailed?

 

[sailorman]

Hello,

Where do people go to for their rope?
I want to buy some Spectra or other completely non stretch rope, what and where should I be looking.
Thank You.

bought my last lot from ebay

 

[lw395]

Depends what you want from it.
I've bought from ebay, local chandlers, mail order.
spectra tends to creep a bit, for some things it is worth paying even more for vectran.
For other things, wire is still useful.

 

[jpay]

My intentions as I posted in the yachting scuttlebut thingy is to fabricate a tiller to outboard steering link for my gallion. The idea being 'specta' or said non stretch rope to attach to outboard through a block up on the pushpit and down to the tiller.

Quick links onto the tiller so it can be removed easily and allow for sailing.

I thought spectra being this super non stretch rope would be perfect for the results I want, obviously the less stretch the more positive the results. Also returning to center will be important...

I wouldn't expect it needing to be over 6mm and around 6 metres.

Thanks,

I did think about using flexible stainless wire as thats readily available but thought spectra might be 'nicer'.

 

[Javelin]

I think I'd go for something like this.
http://www.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=36986&cg=10&mc=112&cct=6&sc=1002