Afishionado Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 I can source 12mm 3 strand nylon twist at Quote
Fugazi Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 Mike, I would like half a roll. Gordon H Quote
Swainiac Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 Will be good to see you at the meeting Mike, glad you can make it chap. Rich Quote
Afishionado Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Posted February 5, 2007 Last call for rope. I can get 12mm nylon 3 strand twist at a fraction over 46p a meter. It is sold in 220 meter rolls for Quote
Mike Fox Posted February 9, 2007 Report Posted February 9, 2007 Confirmed 110m needed for Frisky! Thanks Mike Mike Quote
Afishionado Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Posted February 9, 2007 OK guys, they are closed for relocation untill the 12th and I will order when they get back. Gordon H and Mike Fox Half of a 220meter roll each and you can argue who has the 'sticky' end between the two of you. I am going for the whole 220 meters on a separate roll. I have recieved a sample and it certainly looks and feels OK to me. Mad Mike Quote
Fugazi Posted February 9, 2007 Report Posted February 9, 2007 Sounds good Mike. Thanks, Gordon H Quote
Rob Posted July 23, 2007 Report Posted July 23, 2007 Does anyone want to go halves on a roll of this if MM can still source it? MM - can you? Cheers Rob Quote
Afishionado Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Posted July 24, 2007 Does anyone want to go halves on a roll of this if MM can still source it? MM - can you? Cheers Rob http://www.ropesandtwines.com/default.asp Give them a shout they still have it at Quote
Rob Posted August 8, 2007 Report Posted August 8, 2007 Advice please? Do I buy 10mm or 12mm Anchor Warp? I am going with 3 ply Nylon, my boat is 16ft and 400kg Hull and motor. Currently I use 2 lengths of 10mm so they have a join! No good as I am going to upgrade to lifting bouy, as hand pulling the warp in 75ft of 2.5knt water was not fun on Saturday! I've fitted a Bow roller and are almost ready to go! Rob Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 8, 2007 Report Posted August 8, 2007 Rob 10mm would be more than adequate for you boat but 12mm will be more comfortable on the hands. Another factor to bear in mind is that the thicker the warp the more space it takes up. A properly spliced join in your existing rope should be no problem for a buoyed retrieval assuming its long enough for your needs. Martin Quote
Rob Posted August 8, 2007 Report Posted August 8, 2007 Thanks - yes 10mm can be harsh. But with the bouy I shouldn't have to worry too much! How about the drag factor?, I use a 5kg bruce with 3meters of 8mm chain (about another 5kgs). Rob Quote
Coddy Posted August 8, 2007 Report Posted August 8, 2007 (edited) Hi Rob I use 14mm blue poly warp. I know it floats but that has helped in a number of occasions on a flat calm day, I can keep an eye on the rope and pull in the slack until the tide turns and let it out again as the tide increases. I would suggest a longer bit of chain, at least the length of the boat as it helps to set the anchor and keep it at the right angle on the sea bed. 5kg bruce should be fine and I have splices in my rope without any problems when using an Alderney buoy retreval system. Just my personal observations and experiance to date. Coddy Edited August 8, 2007 by Coddy Quote
great white Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 Rob I would think that 10mm nylon is more than strong enough if you are happy hauling it. when you have buoyed it up there will be hardly any weight to pull in. I would suggest that a little more chain would help set the anchor and using as big a lifting buoy as you are able to stow will help to hold the weight. If you are unable to splice the join I could help you with that if you can get the ropes to me Charlie Quote
Rob Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks for the offer Charlie, The two ropes I have are too short for my liking anyway, they can only be 35/40m when joined. So I decided that new was the way forward. 10 or 12 mm I don't mind the expens but I don't want the old "I wish I had....." syndrome!!!! On the splicing front I wouldn't mind a lesson, as I hope to put two on my bouy rope and put in a "whats-a-ma-do-dar" at the end of the anchor rope to attach the shackle on the anchor chain!!! Rob Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 Rob If you want the best go for multiplait or octiplait. I bought this kind of warp for the first time this year and definately wont be going back to 3 strand nylon. Some useful links for knots and splicing http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm#knots http://home.cogeco.ca/~mquill/chain_rope_splice.html Martin Quote
Gnasher Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) we got 220m of Blue, 3 strand nylon on ebay for about 25 quid. ! I went for 12mm as its easier to handle. Its also very diffucult to use when new and will knot and tangle very easily, but after half a dozen sessions it will 'limp' up nicley and will be perfect. If your confident anchoring, and don't mind a few early coils, then the stuff is fine. It just needs breaking in. Then just get a good size lifting bouy, some chain an alderney ring and get the anchor tripped with a couple of cable ties and your ready to go. But, if your not worried about the expense, get the best you can buy. Edited August 9, 2007 by Gnasher Quote
gaffa Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 Rob , I bought 13mm nylon multiplait from boatropes at Quote
Paul D Posted August 10, 2007 Report Posted August 10, 2007 Rob, Don't get any rope just yet. I will show you the stuff I have on Sunday.( I have both 10mm and 12mm nylon 3strand ). Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2007 Report Posted August 10, 2007 I have 220 metres of 14mm 3 strand nylon in 2 lengths, 180metres and 40metres for sale Quote
Rob Posted August 10, 2007 Report Posted August 10, 2007 Martin, I would be most interested. Cheers. Rob Quote
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