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Contents Company Profile Marlow Sectors ■ Grand Prix Series Grand Prix Projects Core Technical Reference Grand Prix Cores Grand Prix Cover Technology Grand Prix Covers Accessories & Customisations ■ Super Yacht Series Projects & Technology Running Rigging Definitions Mooring Oceanus Capture Winches Cruiser & Racer Series Running Rigging Definitions Cruiser Racer Products Excel Dinghy Series Sponsored Sailors / Teams Running Rigging Definitions Excel Dinghy Products Extreme Sports Accessories Splicing Tools Webbing & Cords Racking Mast Climbing Line Selection Guide Useful Information Care And...

COMPANY PROFILE QUALITY, INNOVATION, TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE In 1807 Thomas Burfield opened his rope factory in Hailsham, East Sussex and, over 200 years later, Marlow Ropes continue to manufacture ropes on the same site. In the mid 1950’s Burfield and Son’s was incorporated into the expanding Hawkins and Tipson Rope Group, founded by George Hawkins and Alfred Tipson in 1881. At this time, the factory in Hailsham was one of the first in the world to be manufacturing synthetic fibre ropes. These ropes were specifically made for the yachting industry under the new "Marlow" brand. These new nylon and...

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SOME OF THE BOATS SUPPLIED WITH MARLOW GRAND PRIX SERIES THROUGH OUR GRAND PRIX RIGGING PARTNERS. IRC (YACHTS OF NOTE) ICHI BAN OYSTER CATCHER XXXV BADPAK WHITE RHINO WARRIOR WON CALLISTO TEASING MACHINE MAXI GALATEIA MAGIC CARPET 3 LUCKY DEEP BLUE SORCERESS NIKATA COMANCHE BLACK JACK LAW CONNECT WILD OATS XI WIND QUEST LYRA MINI MAXI VESPER BELLA MENTE CAPE 31 (UK FLEET) TOKOLOSHE TOKOLOSHE IXIX SQUIRT JUBILEE ANTIX FLYING JENNY FLURG BLACK STAR SHOT GUN KHUMBU KHUMBU 3 IMOCA 60 MEDALLIA MALIZIA L'OCCITANE GROUP APICIL IMAGINE S AMLIN GROUP DUBREUIL TP52 SUPER SERIES QUANTUM RACING TEASING MACHINE...

CORE TECHNICAL REFERENCE Marlow’s Grand Prix Series offers a range of core options using Dyneema®, Vectran®. The performance advantages of each material vary, as explained below. VECTRAN® (LCP) has the best creep performance of any synthetic fibre and can offer improved resistance to heat compared to the UHMwPE family. PRE-STRETCHING AND MARLOW MAX TECHNOLOGY DYNEEMA® offers by far the best strength to weight ratio of any material used in rope manufacture and is the material of choice for high-performance cores. At Marlow we offer a range of Dyneema® cores to suit strength and handling preferences...

MATERIAL ELONGATION COMPARISON GRAPHS These graphs show the relative elongation of Dyneema® SK78 and SK99 to Vectran® and Zylon® (PBO). FIG. 5 LOAD EXTENSION OF 9mm CORES (%/kg) • Initial loading will result in elastic extension. This is immediate upon loading and is immediately recoverable upon release of the load (elastic contraction) FIG. 6: EXTENSION OVER TIME GRAPH EXTENSION DUE TO CREEP VISCO-ELASTIC EXTENSION EXTENSION (%) • Once the load is released and elastic and viscoelastic extension recovered, the rope will ultimately have experienced an element of permanent extension. This is a...

Our partnership with Marlow Ropes has been instrumental in the success of our racing projects over the years. As a technical partner of The Famous Project, we have relied on their innovative and high-performance product range to give us a competitive edge. We rely on ropes from the D12 range for their exceptional strength-toweight ratio and low stretch, ensuring optimal performance during high-speed maneuvers. The MGP range offers outstanding durability and handling, making it ideal for sheets and control lines, while our Marina Grande mooring lines provide the reliability needed for secure docking....

(Grand Prix Cores specified uncovered or covered with an MGP Cover detailed on page 11) For high-load, diameter or safety critical applications; D12 Max is the only choice, either covered or uncovered. Stiffer than standard D12, D12 Max is taken to the limit of its physical properties during the manufacturing process resulting in a rope unrivalled in strength and low elongation. Max 99 offers approximately 20% higher break load over Max 78. Construction: 12 strand Material: Dyneema® DM20 Extras: Marlow's Super Pre-Stretch process, ArmourCoat Features: Ultimate Low Creep, light weight rope. DIAMETER...

The interaction between rope core, cover and deck hardware all contribute to the way a rope performs. The Grand Prix series blends technical materials to impart application specific properties to the cover. By blending different materials in varying ratios, we are able to optimise each material's properties to produce the perfect rope performance. The data on page 11 details our standard blend covers and their relative performance in terms of abrasion resistance, load holding capability and winch easing. Grand Prix Series covers can be specifically and uniquely customised to particular requirements...

Additional blends available on request 24 Plait, 100% Polyester cover offers good all-round performance. Cost effective option for general purpose lines subjected to relatively low heat and abrasion. ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLUE OCEAN® YARN 24 Plait, 100% PBO has outstanding heat & abrasion resistance properties for high load, high temperature applications. Use for runners and high load sheets where winch easing is of particular importance. 24 Plait PBO & Polyester blend offers higher heat & abrasion resistance than MGP Tech 50, but at the expense of grip. More turns required on the winch, but will...