Boat rope, marine rope, ropes and lines on board a sailing vessel

Ropes or lines are indispensable on board a yacht or sailing ship. Along with anchors and fenders, marine rope is part of the absolute basic equipment of every boat. Boat ropes fulfil different tasks on board. For example, marine rope serves as a mooring line when the boat is at its berth. Halyards hold the sails in place. Sheets help to control the angle of the sails to the wind. Anchor lines ensure that the anchor does not come off the boat. And towing lines are used to pull other boats. Every purpose has different requirements regarding the boat rope used: You need a different type of line.

In this category you will find a large selection of marine rope. In order to help you find the "right" line quickly, we have prepared an overview for you, which is the result of many years of experience in the cruising and regatta sector and helps you to determine the right type and diameter for your boat rope.

Mooring lines

No matter if it is a small sailing dinghy, a yacht, a passenger ship, or even a large cargo carrier - every vessel needs several mooring lines. This type of boat rope is used to securely fasten the ship to the jetty in the harbour. A high-quality mooring line should be very break-resistant and sufficiently stretchy. To prevent the rope from slipping out of your hand and to avoid skin-abrasion, it should also be easy to handle. Mooring ropes are exposed to constant external influences and should be able to withstand high loads over a long period of time. Otherwise there is a risk that the ship will detach itself from the mooring. Mooring lines withstand environmental stress such as seawater, rain, and frost as well as UV radiation and abrasion. It is recommended that every pleasure boat be equipped with at least four mooring lines. The length of the lines should be: two pieces of 1.5 x boat length and two pieces of 1.0 x boat length. We recommend a visual check of the lines before and after each use. It is necessary to replace mooring lines if the power-bearing elements show significant signs of wear or are damaged.

Halyards

Another type of marine rope are halyards, which are used to set and hoist the sails. Halyards should be extremely resistant to salt water, UV radiation and abrasion. Halyards are exposed to very high loads and tensile forces. That is why extreme stability and tenacity are also important. In addition, a halyard should not stretch with changing tension. The less elastic the halyard, the less your sail will come down under load (sag). A good grip is another requirement for a halyard. In the past, halyards were made exclusively from natural fibres such as hemp or sisal. However, some of these materials stretch a lot and are susceptible to rot. Modern halyards are made of synthetic fibres or wire ropes. While 100% polyester lines may be fine for cruising purposes, uncompromising yachtswomen and yachtsmen will opt for lines made of polyethylene-based synthetic fibres. Halyards made of high modulus polyethylene fibres (e.g. Dyneema) are particularly popular because they are extremely strong, thin, and light weight.

Sheets

Also elementary for every boat are the sheets. They belong to the so-called running rigging, which is characterized by the fact that it is not attached at both ends. With these robust lines you operate the sails and control their angle of attack to the wind. Sheets should be stable, easy to handle and, above all, have a good grip. They are constantly operated, because every time the wind and course changes, the angle of each individual sail is changed. Since sheets are often fixed in winches, clamps, and other fastenings, they must be extremely resistant to abrasion. The exact qualities of the sheets depend on the size and characteristics of the sail in question. For example, the jib requires different sheets than the mainsail.

Towing lines, flag lines and other yacht ropes

In addition to the commonly known categories of sheets, halyards and mooring lines, there are other types of marine rope used on modern sailboats and yachts. For example, flags are hoisted on the mast with flag lines, which are usually made of polypropylene. Towing lines must be particularly strong and elastic, as they are used to pull one or more boats. Fender lines attach fenders to the boat, which protect the hull from damage.



Boat rope application CRUISING REGATTA
Anchor line Handy-Anchor, Winch-Master Handy-Anchor, Winch-Master
Backstay tackle Dynamic plus, Herkules, Magic Sheet V-Force, Regatta 2000, D-Pro-XTR, D-Pro Static
Boom vang Herkules, Top-Cruising, Magic Sheet Racer, Dynamic plus, Dyneema PRO, V-Plus-XTR, Magic Pro
Cunningham Top-Cruising, Magic Sport Racer, Regatta 2000, Dyneema PRO
Genoa halyard Regatta 2000, Dynamic plus Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, Racer Vision, Racer, V-Force, Regatta 2000
Genoa sheet Herkules, TopGrip, Top-Cruising, Seastar, Magic Sport Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, Racer, Regatta 2000
Main halyard Regatta 2000, Dynamic plus, Herkules, Taper Pro Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, Racer Vision, Racer, Regatta 2000, Control XTR
Main sheet TopGrip, Top-Cruising, Seastar, Magic Sheet, Magic Sport Racer, Dynamic plus, Magic Pro, Dynasoft
Main sail outhaul Herkules, Top-Cruising V-Force, Regatta 2000, Dyneema PRO, Magic Edge
Mooring lines Porto, Polytwist, Perlontwist, Multitwist, Handy-Elastic, Squareline-PES, Squareline-PP, Moorex 12, Nordic, Super Yacht Mooring Porto, Polytwist, Perlontwist, Multitwist, Handy-Elastic, Squareline-PES, Squareline-PP, Moorex 12, Nordic, Super Yacht Mooring
Spinnaker halyard Dynamic plus, Herkules, Magic Pro Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, Racer, Dynamic plus
Spinnaker sheet TopGrip, Top-Cruising, Allround, Seastar, Magic Sheet, Magic Sport Racer, Dynamic plus, Control-XTR, Magic Edge, Dynasoft
Spi guy - Racer Vision, V-Force
Spipole foreguy Dynamic plus, Herkules, Top-Cruising Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, Racer
Spipole uphaul Herkules, Top-Cruising Racer-XTR, Racer Hybrid, V-Force, Dynamic plus, Regatta 2000
Topping lift Herkules, Top-Cruising, Magic Sport Dynamic plus

Mooring lines

It is recommended to equip each vessel with a minimum of four mooring lines. The length of the lines should be: two pieces of 1.5 x ship length and two pieces of 1.0 x ship length. We recommend a visual check of the lines before and after each use, to make sure the power-bearing elements show no significant signs of wear or damage. Otherwise they need to be replaced.

Ship length (ft) 20–27 33 40 46 52-60 65-73 78-85 90-105 110-118 124-131
Ship length (m) 6-8 10 12 14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-32 34-36 38-40
Displacement (t) < 1 2 5 12 20 25 30 40 70 > 80
Super Yacht Mooring - - - - - - - 24 24 28
Porto 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 - -
Squareline 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
3-Strand-Polyester 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Nordic 12 14 16 18 18 20 22 24 26 28
Moorex 12 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
3-Strand-Polyamide 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 22 24 26
Handy Elastic 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 22 24 26

Cruising: Leisure and pleasure

Sail area (m2) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Racer - 6 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16
Regatta 2000 5 6 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16
Dynamic plus 6 8 10 12 12 14 14 - - -
TopGrip 6 8 10 12 14 14 14 - - -
Herkules 6 8 10 12 14 14 14 16 16 18
Top-Cruising 6 8 10 12 14 14 14 16 16 18
Top-Cruising Color 6 8 10 12 14 14 14 - - -
Prestretch 6 8 10 12 - - - - - -
Allround 8 10 12 14 14 16 - - - -
Seastar 6 8 10 12 14 14 16 18 18 -

Performance: Racing and regatta

Sail area (m2) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Racer-XTR - - 8 8 8 10 10 12 12 14
Racer Hybrid - - 8 8 8 10 10 12 12 14
Racer Vision - - 8 8 8 10 10 12 12 14
Racer - 6 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16
Regatta 2000 5 6 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16
Dynamic plus 6 8 10 12 14 14 14 - - -
Dyneema PRO 4 5 6 8 8 9 9 10 12 14
Vectran®-Olympic 6 8 8 10 12 - - - - -
DynaSoft 5 6 8 - - - - - - -

(! Important note:) For the Spi-Guy choose a diameter one size larger. Always choose the appropriate stopper for the respective rope diameter or adjust it accordingly. Wrong dimensioning may damage the rope!

Choose a product below:

LIROS Dynamic plus

from 0,90 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Herkules

from 0,62 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS TopGrip

from 1,30 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Top-Cruising

from 0,52 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Allround

from 0,64 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Seastar

from 0,56 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Regatta 2000

from 0,51 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Porto

from 1,39 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Handy-Anchor

from 101,42 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs

LIROS Bumperline

from 153,78 €

incl. 19 % VAT plus shipping costs