Recreational Marine Catalog
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RECREATIONAL MARINE

The Samson Advantage Where people and technology make the difference Chances are you have seen Samson synthetic lines at work all around you. For more than 130 years, Samson has led the way in developing high-performance cordage products to meet the most demanding applications in the world. The running rigging you select for your boat carries the legacy of our experience in industries as diverse as commercial marine, safety and rescue, arborist, utilities, even the space program. So where’s the advantage for you? When you buy Samson, you are getting a lot more than a rope. We call our...

Choosing the Best Line for the Job Assess your sailing, determine the loads, select the best rope for the job So many different ropes — need a little help choosing? Samson offers 20 different ropes specifically for use as running rigging. Each is engineered to perform superbly under a particular set of circumstances. The choice may seem intimidating. Armed with a little knowledge, an accurate assessment of your sailing needs, and what you expect from your lines, the choice becomes clear. Accurately assess your working load The selection guide on the next page can help identify potential...

Guide to Running Rigging Choosing the best line for the job Table of Contents Single braids are ropes designed without a separate core. Samson manufactures a wide variety of single braids. For sailing applications, the most common single braid is a 12-strand line. Where necessary or desired, covers can be added to single braids to protect them from exposure to heat, abrasion, or cutting while in use. Samson manufactures Smooth Ice and Flavored Ice for this specific purpose. These are specialty covers where Dyneema® Vectran® Technora® polyester, or Zylon® fibers are , , , blended to provide...

WarpSpeed /WarpSpeed White ® / WarpSpeed®: 444 WarpSpeed® White: 544 APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Halyards | Jib/Genoa Sheets | Mainsheets | Spinnaker Guys | Spinnaker Sheets > High strength > Extremely low stretch > Lightweight > Excellent abrasion resistance CONSTRUCTION: Core-dependent double braid Fiber (Core/Cover): Dyneema® SK78 / Polyester A great strength-weight-stretch profile (high strength, low stretch, and very low weight) makes WarpSpeed® the high-performance racer’s choice for double braid ropes. The strength member in this double braid is 100% Dyneema® SK78 fiber. The cover...

APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Davits | Halyards | Lifelines | Reef Lines | Running Backs | Trapeze Lines A high-performance 12-strand single braid of 100% Dyneema® fiber, AmSteel® -Blue yields the maximum strength-to-weight ratio, very low stretch, and is stronger than the same sized wire rope — yet it floats. It’s the highest strength single braid Samson makes. Samthane coating enhances its already high abrasion and cut resistance. Adding a cover is recommended for areas controlled by winch or rope clutches. SPECIFICATIONS: Size Diameter INCHES Size Diameter Strength Average POUNDS >...

APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Davits | Halyards | Lifelines | Reef Lines | Running Backs | Trapeze Lines > High strength > Extremely low stretch > Floats > Easy to splice > Extremely lightweight > Wire rope replacement This efficient 12-strand construction of Samthane-coated Dyneema® fiber makes AmSteel® an economical alternative to AmSteel® -Blue. AmSteel® is a non-rotational rope that yields high strength and low stretch; equivalent to wire rope with 1/7th the weight. In addition, the product is flexible, easily spliced, and resists flex-fatigue and abrasion. CONSTRUCTION: 12-strand...

APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Halyards | Mainsheets | Jib/Genoa Sheets | Spinnaker Sheets Designed for the club racer, but also suitable for the performance-oriented cruiser, MLX is a double braid construction that incorporates a Dyneema® core with a polyester cover. MLX is a lightweight core-dependent line that has excellent strength and low stretch. The core is Samthane coated to match the color of the cover, making the line strippable for greater weight savings. > Samthane-coated core that matches the cover > Can be tapered > Polyester cover > High strength > Low stretch > Lightweight...

APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Halyards | Jib/Genoa Sheets | Mainsheets | Spinnaker Guys | Spinnaker Sheets > High strength > Low stretch > Negligible creep > Excellent abrasion resistance Validator SKB is the strongest in Samson’s jacketed Validator series, blending the high strength and low stretch of Dyneema® fiber with the exceptionally low creep properties of Vectran® fiber. The 24-strand polyester cover provides excellent abrasion resistance and performance on winches and in clutches. CONSTRUCTION: Core-dependent double braid FIBER (Core/Cover): Vectran®-Dyneema® Blend / Polyester...

APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Halyards | Jib/Genoa Sheets | Mainsheets | Spinnaker Guys ® A 100% Vectran-fiber core gives Validator II both very high strength and exceptionally low creep in static load applications. The 24-strand polyester cover protects the core from abrasion and handles easily while performing well on winches and in stoppers. > High strength > Extremely low stretch > Negligible creep > Excellent abrasion resistance > Firm construction > Wire rope replacement SPECIFICATIONS: Size Diameter INCHES Size Diameter Strength Average CONSTRUCTION: Core-dependent double braid FIBER...

Lightning Rope APPLICATIONS: Control Lines | Halyards | Running Backs | Trapeze Lines > High strength-toweight ratio > Extremely low stretch CONSTRUCTION: 12-strand single braid This 12-strand construction blends Vectran® and Dyneema® fibers into a reliable, lightweight line with very low stretch and exceptionally low creep. It is great for use where static loads are anticipated and weight is an issue. FIBER: Vectran®-Dyneema® blend COLORS: Black, blue, green, or red SPLICE/CLASS: 12-Strand Class II Specific Gravity: 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS: Size Diameter INCHES Adding covers to prevent chafe...