Kingfisher Ropes
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes is the high performance own brand of DSM supplying quality sailing ropes and equipment and its products are distributed throughout the world from four UK based factories in Mirfield, Stourport-on-Severn, Hailsham and Ipswich. Kingfisher dinghy and yacht ropes have been used on many of the world´s leading racing yachts and dinghies.
Apart from its own Kinfisher brand of ropes, DSM also distributes performance ropes and control lines from Gottifredi Maffioli.
Guard Rail Safety Netting
Guardrail Safety Netting
White nylon guardrail safety netting suitable for attaching to stanchions and rails by means of a threaded cord.
Great preventative measure if you have young children onboard also helps keep sails and other items contained on the deck.
Sold per mtr closed
1mtr gives approx 75cm opened by 60cm wide
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes 3 Strand Polyester
3 strand polyester is a traditional soft and strong twisted rope that has good abrasion resistance, it is also very flexible easy to splice with minimal water absorbtion.
A general purpose rope suitable for Mooring Lines, Fender Lines, Docklines and Anchor Warp.
Breaking Strength
8 mm = 1150kg
10 mm = 1850kg
12 mm = 3000kg
14 mm = 3400kg
16 mm = 5000kg
18 mm = 6400kg
20 mm =...
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes 8 Plait Polypropylene Floating Line
Floatline is a high visibility yellow 8plait single braid multi-filament polypropylene rope.
Due to its high visibility it makes a good floating safety line and we would recommend 30mtr length when used on liferings and lifebuoys.
Ideal for General Purpose, Life lines & Throw bags.
Breaking Strength Kilos
6 mm = 550
8 mm = 870
10 mm = 1300
Sold per Meter
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes Braid on Braid
Braid on braid polyester is an ideal cruising rope, it is good on the hands and easy to splice.
Kingfisher Braid on Braid is a 100% polyester rope with braided core and durable braided outer.
Pre-stretched for halyard performance, fIexible and easy to splice and ideal for use as a cruising rope, for sheets, control lines and general purpose applications.
Coloured fleck to aid identification
Breaking...
Kingfisher RACING DYNEEMA® 78 MELANGE
Racing Dyneema® 78 melange covers are made using HT Polyester fibre, however the covers are braided using fewer plaits than the standard Racing Dyneema® 78 product making them easier to splice.
The core, made from Dyneema® SK78 is the same as in our other Racing Dyneema® 78 products.
For 2019 we have a new colour range using black as a base colour, colours available:
- Black/White
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Kingfisher Yacht Ropes Dyneema Cruise
Dyneema® Cruise ropes are made with a HT Polyester braided cover, and a braided Dyneema® core, all lines have intermediate covers to reduce core / cover slippage.
This rope has been designed as an upgrade to our 100% Polyester ropes and is lighter with higher strength and lower stretch.
Dyneema®
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, is respected as the premium...
16 Plait Matt Polyester Yacht Rope White/Blue Fleck
Matt polyester is a soft polyester braid on braid yacht rope, it has a high grip staple polyester cover and braided polyester core.
Matt polyester is easy to splice and great for sheets on traditional sailing boats.
Suggested Usages: Sheets Halyards Control Lines Classic rigging
Breaking Strengths In Kilos:
8mm = 1200
10mm = 2700
12mm = 3300
Sold per meter
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes Shockcord
Shockcord elastic has a multi-filament rubber core and polyester braided cover, it has good abrasion resistance and has 100% stretch.
Generally used for sailing and marine applications such as trapeze lines or keeping control lines tidy, shockcord can also be used for securing trailer covers and other other items such as outside chairs.
Sold per meter
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes 8 Plait Standard Polyester White
8 plait standard is a general purpose polyester rope/cord used for many general purpose applications.
Ideal for Mouse Lines, Flag ropes, Whipping and Lashing and General purpose applications around the boat.
Diameter (mm) Break Strengths (kgs)
1.5 70
2 115
3 185
4 ...
24mm dia. Synthetic Hemp Rope for Gardens & Decking
3 strand synthetic hemp is a low stretch natural looking polyprop rope made for traditional boats and as an alternative to natural fibre ropes for decorative purposes.
Synthetic hemp is also good for internal and external decorative barriers, decking and garden ornamental use.
We can supply this rope in other sizes.
Suggested Useages
Rigging on classic boats
Mooring lines
Garden / Decking ropes
24mm...
25mm Jackstay Webbing
We stock various types of webbing suitable for most marine applications. 50mm Toe Strap Webbing
25mm Jackstay Webbing Available in Blue Polyester,
Jackstay webbing is 25mm and has a breaking strength of 3000kg 6614lbs and is sold per metre.
50mm Polyester Toe Strap Webbing
50mm black polyester toe strap webbing.
The webbing has a 1,800kg (3965lbs) breaking strength and is sold per metre.
Polyester Webbing White For Buoyancy Bags
Buoyancy Bag Retainer Webbing
This White Nylon buoyancy bag webbing is 30mm wide and has a breaking strength of 750kg (1653lbs) and is sold per metre.
Elasticated Ball Sail Ties
5mm shockcord with plastic ball stopper either end, convenient for tying back sails or general use on board.
3 different lengths
Sold single
Kingfisher Waxed Whipping Twine
Spool of waxed polyester twisted whipping twine, suitable for binding rope ends and traditional whipping.
Available in following colours:
White
Dark Blue
Red
Orange
William Smith Sail Repair Kit No. 372
William Smith Sail Repair Kit
The sail repair kit form William Smith contains the necessary items to repair a sail.
Contents:
Lightweight leather sewing palm
5 assorted sailmaker needles
Waxed sewing thread
Beeswax