Rope needed

Trimix · 29 July 2015, 14:57

Can anyone recommend me a rope supplier that will sell me a specific length with a loop spliced on each end ?

I've found loads that sell lengths, but actually just want a 3m bit with two small loops on the end.

Cheers.

blootac · 29 July 2015, 15:01

Never ordered from them before but these guys seem to do what you want.
https://www.jimmygreen.co.uk/

Trimix · 29 July 2015, 15:17

Cheers, I will give the a call.

Maximus · 29 July 2015, 15:58

Westward Rope and Wire Exeter 01392433564.
Really good specialist supplies....and good value in my experience (unlike Jimmy Green

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MAC1010 · 29 July 2015, 16:05

"U Boat" Chandlery in Gosport would make that up for you and their prices are good as well.
Discount Marine Chandlery - Home

Pikey Dave · 29 July 2015, 16:32

These will make you anything you want for peanuts, including Dyneema winch ropes, stainless steel ratchet straps, the whole shooting match. They are in Wakefield West Yorks, about as far away from the sea as you can get, so don't charge yachtie prices, only proper Yorkshire prices

Trimix · 29 July 2015, 18:59

Non Yachtie prices - thats what I like.

I was also looking for a hose and reel to keep on the boat to wash it down while in the marina - all the chandlery shop prices were about £20-30.

The garden center was £8 for the same thing

willk · 29 July 2015, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Trimix

Can anyone recommend me a rope supplier that will sell me a specific length with a loop spliced on each end ?

I've found loads that sell lengths, but actually just want a 3m bit with two small loops on the end.

Cheers.

Freedom from suppliers is a 10 minute look & learn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ETjsIHLg0M

mick · 29 July 2015, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

These will make you anything you want for peanuts, including Dyneema winch ropes, stainless steel ratchet straps, the whole shooting match. They are in Wakefield West Yorks, about as far away from the sea as you can get, so don't charge yachtie prices, only proper Yorkshire prices

Mirfield don't be giving our secrets away

Pikey Dave · 29 July 2015, 19:48

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Originally Posted by mick

Mirfield don't be giving our secrets away

I said Wakefield to throw them off the scent, now you've gone & blown it

mick · 29 July 2015, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I said Wakefield to throw them off the scent, now you've gone & blown it

Yeh but it's not there either 😜

spartacus · 29 July 2015, 20:57

Why don't you just tie a perfection or loop knot? That's a pretty strong loop for everyday use and you can tidy ends by splicing and finish off with tape or thread.

Trimix · 30 July 2015, 07:58

I'm open to suggestions, especially as I have zero experience.

The situation that needs a good solution is how to tie up the rear of my RIB when in the marina in Corsica. They are all moored bow into the dock, so that bits easy - I've a couple of springs on the front for that.

On the rear your meant to attach it to the rope that lies underwater and comes back to the dock.

So what Id like is a short 2-3m length which has three Karabiner's on it. The ones on each end I clip to the eyes on my transom, then that leaves one in the middle, which I clip to a loop I put in the rope under water.

Or I could use a continuous loop, thread that through the eyes and just use one karabiner for the mooring rope.

That means its quick and easy to come in/out of my mooring, no faffing about like a numpty.

blootac · 30 July 2015, 08:27

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Originally Posted by willk

Freedom from suppliers is a 10 minute look & learn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ETjsIHLg0M

I'm going to have to give that a go now...

Pikey Dave · 30 July 2015, 08:59

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Originally Posted by blootac

I'm going to have to give that a go now...

Splicing 3 strand is a doddle after a bit of practice, take your time

blootac · 30 July 2015, 10:21

These guys seem very cheap for 3 strand nylon rope. Timko Ltd (UK): Nylon Rope,3 Strand Nylon Rope 2p/m for 6mm 750KG breaking strain. £5 delivery for <=1KG so you can get 44m for £15

Again, haven't used them though and would require you to splice your own eyes...

Trimix · 30 July 2015, 11:52

At that price and with the help of YouTube I can make my own (mistakes)

blootac · 30 July 2015, 12:00

My thoughts exactly!

willk · 30 July 2015, 12:05

Coupla tips from a novice (me)

Buy a "fid" - it's not essential, but makes for an easier and tidier job.

If working with nylon, use electrical tape to stop the strands of the rope unravelling - so first wrap some around the rope at the 5-7th twist. Then use some to seal up the ends of each strand before you unravel them. They'll loose their twist, so you'll have to reapply some as you splice them.

blootac · 30 July 2015, 12:10

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Originally Posted by blootac

These guys seem very cheap for 3 strand nylon rope. Timko Ltd (UK): Nylon Rope,3 Strand Nylon Rope 2p/m for 6mm 750KG breaking strain. £5 delivery for <=1KG so you can get 44m for £15

Again, haven't used them though and would require you to splice your own eyes...

Sorry, that's 20p not 2p/m. Still cheap though.