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Sailmaker's Supplies

One stop shopping for most standard sailmaking cordage and supplies. Cruising leech line, high performance leech line, bolt rope, reinforcement webbing, and sailtwine and needles, are what you’ll find in this section.


	12 STRAND SPECTRA A 100% Spectra 12 strand single braid. Urethane coated for maximum abrasion resistance. Offers one of the highest strength to weight ratios available in a synthetic rope. Floats. Great for light weight halyards. Also used for leech line on higher end sails. Spliceable. Stock color: grey Stock sizes: 1/16”, 7/64”, 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”
	12 STRAND VECTRAN A 100% Vectran 12 strand single braid. Highest strength per given diameter. Very low stretch. Ideal for halyards and control lines for high performance racing boats. Also used as leech line on premium quality sails. Spliceable. Stock color: natural yellow/tan Stock sizes: 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16’, 1/4”
	T100 Manufactured by New England Ropes as the next generation to Kev-cord. Made from a braided core of Technora and a braided polyester cover. Strong, low stretch, and durable. Specifically designed for leech line. Stock sizes: 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”
	POLYESTER LEECHLINE / ACCESSORY CORD A tightly braided 100% polyester cord for use as leech line in sails make of Dacron and other standard performance sails. Low stretch, durable, and UV resistant. Also used for flag halyards, tie downs, utility, and decorative applications Stock sizes: 3/64”, 1/16’, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”
	POLYESTER TUBULAR WEBBING A heavy duty 100% polyester webbing great for sail making, jack lines, sail ties, etc. Stock sizes: 1/2”, 1”
	SPUN POLYESTER A conventional 3 strand made from the finest spun polyester yarns available. Used as bolt rope in sailmaking. Also great for use on traditional sailboats and dinghies for halyards, sheets, and control lines. Soft, “fuzzy” hand. Spliceable. Stock colors: solid white (Also available in traditional hemp color) Stock sizes: 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”
	POLYPROPYLENE 3 STRAND – WHITE An inexpensive option for sailmaker’s bolt rope. Lightweight, does not absorb water, and fairly low stretch. Spliceable. Stock sizes: 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”
	WAXED SEIZING TWINE, NEEDLES, ETC. Standard necessities for any sailmaker and/or the do-it-yourselfer. Great for whipping ends of spliced rope, etc.