charlieannear Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Have now binned all the greening, brittle, dusty and generally knackered rope from Star Turn. It is now ropeless! The reccomendation is to buy a whole reel to sort the boat out, but where can I buy it by the reel from? Martin has suggested a place in Bridport beginning with a G, but I can't remember the name now as that bit of imformation was forced out by the wind on the way back to Cobbs Quay yesterday... C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Have now binned all the greening, brittle, dusty and generally knackered rope from Star Turn. It is now ropeless! The reccomendation is to buy a whole reel to sort the boat out, but where can I buy it by the reel from? Martin has suggested a place in Bridport beginning with a G, but I can't remember the name now as that bit of imformation was forced out by the wind on the way back to Cobbs Quay yesterday... C. Bridport Gundry could be the place but do check out every source before you buy. Ebay have some good offers (and some bad offers). A google search brought up this http://www.ropeloft.co.uk/ amongst a host of others. Also the boat Jumble season is about to start and there are some bargains to be had there. eg 180 ft of Octoplait for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Best check ebay, they have some fantastic offer from time to time. It all boils down to how badly (quickly/desperate) someone wants the rope. If you are not desperate for them, wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Can I also recommend that you go for nylon rope for the anchor rope - it is so much easier to handle than the cheap polypropylene stuff. More expensive but worth paying extra for in my opinion. I bought some form e-bay and the guy on there who sold me the rope could not have been more helpful. Search for rope using the search tool on the forum ( not forgetting to change the posts older than bit as well ). Happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 The chap several of us used on ebay was called ropeseller but I can't find him on there now. There is another one who looks as good called Boatropes at Marlow. This is similar in that you bid for 50 mtrs and can then ask for whatever length you require at the same pro-rata price. Try this link rope on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 That is the same guy I used. BarryEdwards. Top notch. Furthermore, he is quoting discount for sea angling clubs, so is it worth making an enquiry martin ( I would be happy to do this if you wish ) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Furthermore, he is quoting discount for sea angling clubs, so is it worth making an enquiry martin ( I would be happy to do this if you wish ) ? Yes please Paul Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Charlie, I don't own a boat as yet, but in my line of work as a tree surgeon I use ropes frequently. One consideration when buying warp for your craft is rope diameter. On cold wet days/nights, the last thing you want to do is put fingers under undue pressure due to pulling on thin diameter ropes.........as you probably know, constant hauling and gripping on thin diameters will bring on a condition in the hand known as "Trigger Finger". Unfortunately, the males in my genetic line suffer from a condition we have the Viking faraternity to thank for, called Djupitrons, which claws up fingers from the middle joint, and constant use of ropes of a thin diameter enhances this nuisance condition. IMHO, I would personnally purchase the largest suitable diameter warp for the carft, space for stowage permitting, making anchor retrieval not such an onourous task!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Sorry to condtradict Rich - but I would recommend the opposite. I agree larger rope is easier to handle, but thats where the benefits end. Big rope catches the tide more, meaning more rope needs letting out, it takes up more space and doesnt coil as well, its also more expensive. I would reccomend 12mm for Star Turn, spend the money on a decent Octoplat, nice and soft on the hands and coils easily. As others have said - contact Barry Edwards on the Ebay link - its the chepest I have found and superb serice and rope. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Brill, I now know what I need, how much I need and where I can get it from. Great work everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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