ROPES AND HARDWARE

SUPPLY OF:

• Running Rigging – Customized and Tailored. (Halyards, Sheets , Dyneema Strop Connectors , Dyneema Loop Connectors, Dyneema Soft Shackles)

• Dock Lines , Towing Lines , Crane Cables , Lifting Strops & Bridles.

• Rope Hardware & Deck Hardware. (Steel Shackles, Snap Shackles , Snap Hooks , Lifting Hooks , Blocks , Snatch Blocks, Furlers)

What are the benefits to have the ropes for the running rigging specified and spliced by a professional rigging company?

Having the running rigging ropes specified and spliced by a professional rigging company with a dedicated splicing department offers several important benefits — both in terms of performance and safety. 

CORRECT ROPE SPECIFICATION:

Professional riggers know how to:

-Match the rope type, diameter, and construction to your boat’s hardware, load , and use case (crusing or racing).

-Optimize strength, stretch characteristics, handling, and longevity.

-Avoid costly mistakes like using the wrong cover/core blend (Polyester,Dyneema,Technora,PBO,Vectran,Kevlar) or incorrect sizes that cause jamming or slipping in clutches and winches.

Result: You get running rigging that performs efficiently and lasts longer.

EXPERT SPLICING QUALITY:

Professional splicers:

-Follow manufacturer-approved splicing techniques (e.g., from Marlow, Liros, or Gottifredi Maffioli).

-Maintain the rope’s full breaking strength — an incorrect splice can reduce it by 30–50%.

-Ensure clean, compact, and symmetrical terminations that run smoothly through blocks and sheaves.

Result: Reliable, strong, and neat terminations that preserve rope integrity.

CONSISTENCY AND TRACEABILITY:

A rigging company with a splicing department:

-Provides uniform quality across all lines.

-Can document the specifications, rope batch numbers, and splicing methods, useful for race compliance, warranty, and maintenance.

Result: Professional-level traceability and peace of mind.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS:

Professionals can:

-Recommend or custom-build sheets, halyards, and control lines for reduced friction and weight.

-Integrate chafe protection.

-Adjust lengths and end fittings to your boat’s exact measurements.

Result: Better ergonomics and optimized sailing performance.

AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL FINISH:

Professional splicing departments use:

-High quality whipping twines, labeling, and color-coding for clean identification.

-Professional splicing techniques to deliver the best results for the best purpose.

-Matching rope colors and finishes to maintain a professional appearance.

Result: A tidy, organized deck that’s easy to manage and looks great.

SAFETY AND RELIABILITY:

Running rigging is part of your primary safety system under load.

-Professionally specified and spliced lines reduce the risk of failure under tension.

-Regular inspection and replacement programs can be offered as part of the service.

Result: Reduced chance of failures, safer sailing, and confidence in your equipment.

COST EFFICIENCY IN THE LONG RUN:

While professional rigging costs more upfront:

-You avoid premature rope wear or replacement.

-Splices last longer and perform better than knots or amateur work.

-Proper specification prevents overspending on unnecessarily high-end or unsuitable ropes.

Result: Lower total cost of ownership over the life of the rigging.