8 Plait Pro - FSE Robline

8 Plait Pro - FSE Robline

Construction: Polyester/Taslan with a Polyester Core

Pre-stretched 8 Plait polyester and Taslam blended cover gives a great new feel along with a fantastic hold in cleats. Very low stretch.

Common Applications:

Perfect for any control line. Spinnaker halyards and topping lifts on dinghies.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: 656ft. (10% Discount on Full Spool Purchase)
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
5/32 4 850 1.0
3/16 5 1,230 1.3
1/4 6 1,800 2.0

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

RBL8PP532 8 Plait Pro: 4mm (5/32") Price: $0.41 RBL8PP316 8 Plait Pro: 5mm (3/16") Price: $0.55
RBL8PP14 8 Plait Pro: 6mm (1/4") Price: $0.74


Excel Vectran - Marlow

Excel Vectran - Marlow

Construction: Polyester Cover w/ a Vectran Core

This line is specifically made for Optimist sail ties. 100% Vectrus core means no stretch; black polyester cover is nubby and holds knots best.

Common Applications:
Optimist middle and corner sail ties.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: 656ft. (10% Discount for Full Spool Purchase)
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
1/16 1.2 206 n/a
1/8 3 653 n/a

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

MREXV116 Excel Vectran: 1.5mm (1/16") Price: $0.24 MREXV18 Excel Vectran: 3mm (1/8") Price: $0.55


Spyderline - New England

Spyderline - New England

Construction: Polyester Cover w/ a Dyneema Core

Spider-web strength is now available in a lightweight control line! Thanks to its Dyneema SK75/Spectra 1000 core and smooth, twill pattern polyester cover, Spyder Line is just right when a small diameter rope is needed for higher load applications. The 1.8mm line is perfect for sail ties for the performance Opti sailor.

Spyder Line is flexible, yet firm enough to be fed through small leads, micro blocks, and purchase systems. Can be spliced in sizes above 1.8mm if the cover is stripped.

Common Applications:
For dinghy and small one-design boat cunninghams, outhauls, vangs, halyards, travelers, trapeze lines, topping lifts and twings.

Spliceable: Yes (Except 1.8mm) Full Spools: Call APS for Availability
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
~3/32 1.8 350 0.20
~1/8 2.8 1,200 0.40
~5/32 3.8 1,900 0.80
~3/16 4.8 2,500 1.30

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.



Finish Line - New England

Finish Line - New England

Construction: Polyester Cover & Core

The strongest pre-stretch line on the market! Finish Line is made from high-tenacity tension-set polyester with an 8-strand 'nubby' cover and continuous filament core. It is excellent for dinghy control line:

- strong, durable cover, yet still nice on the hand
- flexible
- easy to knot

Common Applications:
Dinghy outhauls, cunninghams, centerboard lines, halyards, vangs, hiking strap lines and topping lifts.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: Call APS for Availability
800/729.9767
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
5/32" 4 900 0.80
3/16" 5 1,350 1.30
1/4" 6 2,100 1.70

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

NEFIL18 Finish Line: 3mm (~1/8") Price: $0.19 NEFIL532 Finish Line: 4mm (~5/32") Price: $0.36
NEFIL316 Finish Line: 5mm (~3/16") Price: $0.47 NEFIL14 Finish Line: 6mm (~1/4") Price: $0.61


Super Pre-Stretch - Marlow

Super Pre-Stretch - Marlow

Construction: Polyester Cover & Core

This line undergoes a unique pre-stretching process in which it is heated, stretched and then cooled in its elongated state. This process minimizes initial elongation, resulting in a very low-stretch, all-polyester line. Because the durable, smooth 8-plait cover is hardened by the prestretching process, this line runs extremely well through blocks.

Common Applications:
Perfect for any control line. Many small keel boats use 1/4" as a spinnaker halyard because it runs well on take-downs.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: 656' (10% Discount for Full Spool Purchase)
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
5/32 4 838 0.87
3/16 5 1,323 1.41
1/4 6 1,742 1.95
5/16* 8 3,086 3.70
* Available in White only

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

MRSPS532 Super Pre-Stretch: 4mm (~5/32") Price: $0.43 MRSPS316 Super Pre-Stretch: 5mm (~3/16") Price: $0.58
MRSPS14 Super Pre-Stretch: 6mm (~1/4") Price: $0.70 MRSPS516 Super Pre-Stretch: 8mm (~5/16") Price: $0.88


Excel Pro - Marlow

Excel Pro - Marlow

Construction: Polyester Cover & Core

Available in a range of sizes (down to 1/12") and distinctive colors. Excel Pro's 16-plait cover is smooth and durable. The polyester core is a parallel fiber construction for low-stretch and flexiblity - runs well through blocks. Great for color-coding control lines.

Common Applications:
Control lines of all types, dinghy halyards; great as a utility line for big boats and dinghies.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: 656' & additional 10% off
Size Tensile Strength (lbs) Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
1/12* 2 203 0.28
1/8 3 417 0.65
5/32 4 695 0.90
3/16 5 1,511 1.99
1/4 6 2,029 2.97
5/16 8 3,087 n/a
* Available in Blue only

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

MREXP112 Excel Pro: 1/12" (2mm) Price: $0.17 MREXP18 Excel Pro: 1/8" (3mm) Price: $0.25
MREXP532 Excel Pro: 5/32" (4mm) Price: $0.35 MREXP316 Excel Pro: 3/16" (5mm) Price: $0.48
MREXP14 Excel Pro: 1/4" (6mm) Price: $0.57 MREXP516 Excel Pro: 5/16" (8mm) Price: $0.72



Halyard Leader - New England

Construction: Tightly Braided 100% Polyester

A tightly braided polyester cord, it has very little degradation from sunlight, and can be used outside over a long time period if inspected regularly. Stiff with low stretch.

Common Applications:

Used by most riggers as a messenger line, it's available to all for installing new halyards.

Spliceable: No Full Spools: 2,037ft. (10% Discount on Full Spool Purchase)
Size Tensile Strength Weight in Lbs/100ft.
Inches Millimeters
1/12 3 350 0.3

Please Note: Line is priced and sold by the foot.

NEHL Halyard Leader 3mm Price: $0.05



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