Shackles, thimbles, whipping twine, shock cord, and the rope-finishing supplies that keep your lines neat and your boat ready. Everything you need to rig, splice, and maintain.
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Gear up for the water. Shop our full range of marine accessories, including shackles, whipping twine, and all the rigging, docking, and hardware essentials.
Rope Construction Guide
Match the construction to the job on your boat — click to shop each type
Dock / Mooring Tying up at the dock ↓
Anchor Setting the hook ↓
Rigging Halyards & sheets ↓
Watersports Tow & utility ↓
Double Braid Solid Colors
Nylon Double Braid
Braided cover • braided core
Diameter: 1/4″–2″
Material: Nylon
Stretch: Moderate
Smooth, round braid that stretches under load to absorb shock from tides and wakes. The standard for dock lines and mooring.
Best for: Dock lines, mooring, general use
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3-Strand Twisted Nylon
3-Strand Nylon
Three twisted strands
Diameter: 3/8″–3/4″
Material: Nylon
Stretch: High
Maximum stretch to absorb surge, and the easiest construction to splice to chain. The classic anchor rode and mooring pennant.
Best for: Anchor rode, mooring pennants
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Sta-Set Polyester
Polyester Double Braid
Low-stretch braid
Diameter: 3/16″–5/8″
Material: Polyester
Stretch: Low
Low-stretch braid that holds trim under load. The standard for halyards, sheets, and running rigging where control matters.
Best for: Halyards, sheets, control lines
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Diamond Braid Polypro
Polypropylene
Floating multifilament
Diameter: 1/4″–5/8″
Material: Polypropylene
Floats: Yes
Weight: Light
Lightweight line that floats and shrugs off water. Made for ski tow lines, dinghy painters, and utility jobs where buoyancy matters.
Best for: Ski tow, dinghy painters, utility
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Marine Hardware & Accessories FAQ
Shackles, thimbles, twine, and rope finishing
What is a rope thimble and when do I need one?+
A thimble is a grooved metal or nylon insert that sits inside a spliced eye. It holds the eye open and protects the rope from chafe and crushing where it connects to a shackle, ring, or chain. Use one anywhere a spliced eye takes load against hardware, like anchor rode and mooring pennants.
What is a shackle used for?+
A shackle is a metal link with a removable pin that connects rope or chain to anchors, hardware, and fittings. Anchor and bow shackles are common on anchor rode; use one rated for the load and match the pin size to your thimble and chain.
What is whipping twine for?+
Whipping twine binds the end of a rope so it cannot unlay or fray. A whipped end is cleaner and longer-lasting than a heat seal alone, especially on 3-strand and larger-diameter lines that see handling.
What is shock cord (bungee)?+
Shock cord is an elastic cord used to secure gear, tension sail ties and covers, hold fenders, and take up slack. It stretches and rebounds, so it keeps light loads snug without a fixed knot.
How do I finish a cut rope end?+
For synthetic rope you can heat-seal the end, whip it with twine for a durable finish, or add a splice with a thimble where it attaches to hardware. For a clean, load-rated eye, our team can custom-splice the line for you.
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New England Ropes, Marlow, Samson, Yale, and our own ROPE.com line. Marine rope built for saltwater, sold direct.
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