Downhaul Rope - Marlow Formuline Local Supplier

[mjamero]

I'm looking to replace the downhaul rope on all my extensions and maybe do my outhauls as well. It seems a lot of people recommend Marlow Formuline. I'm having a challenge finding a local supplier. Anyone know where I can find this rope or an equivalent locally? If I recall, Airtime just sells Chinook rope and West Marine does not do Formuline. I am unsure about West Marine's recommended equivalent which is NEW ENGLAND ROPES V-12 Vectran Single Braid: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/new-engla ... 71_005_002

This is the Formuline rope. 12 strand tightly braided Dyneema SK78:
http://www.marlowropes.com/leisure-mari ... uline.html

[Michael]

I'm not sure if there is a place that sells it locally. Dave might know?

You can order it from Sailworks though.


http://www.sailworks.com/the-gear/accessories.html

[C36]

The only other local supplier I can think of is Steveston Marine and their website looks like they deal mainly with Samson (they used to carry Marlow).
http://www.stevestonmarine.com/boat-sailing/sailboat-rope

Looks like Sailworks carries the Formuline that you are looking for (see the link Michael provided). Until today I didn't know the brand name, I have tried a lot of different line on offer locally and now only use the Formuline from Sailworks for downhauls. It is extremely durable for downhauls, but found I prefer something slightly larger and softer (for sure bite in the cleat) for outhaul and inhaul. Shipping rope by mail should be rather cheap if you can't find a supplier locally.

[mjamero]

I found a local supplier for Marlow Formuline. Victory Products aka Rekord Marine Enterprises has it. 8194 Ontario Street off of Marine Drive. They sell it by the foot or if you have $844 burning a hole in your pocket you can buy the entire 200m spool.

I just bought 50 feet which should allow me to do 3-4 extensions as well as the outhaul on my three booms and maybe even the boomhead clamps. At $1.29 CAD/foot it certainly is not cheap. However, it is still quite a bit cheaper than purchasing Formuline from Sailworks which is $5 USD/meter plus shipping. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[Michael]

I found a local supplier for Marlow Formuline.

Thanks, that's good to know! I'll be stocking up for the Oregon Coast trip.

[C36]

Nice find. Thanks for sharing.