The Mooring Lines for your Boat are Very Important - They Protect and Hold your Precious Investment - Therefore your choice of the Correct Mooring Line is worth getting right

But first you need to be able to get your boat safely into your berth Every Time!
Does coming back to the marina in windy conditions stress you out?
Does your boat have a mind of its own when backing out of your berth?

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Our Mooring Lines are made up from Quality Black 3 strand Polyester rope

With a 500mm (stretched length) soft eye in one end and a professional quality sailmakers whipping to finish the free end

Lengths are finished line lengths (not length of rope used)

 

 

Soft Eye &

 

Sailmaker's whipping

To Australian Standard AS 4142.1

Polyester Line Prices

Prices include postage by Australia Post (registered) to Capital Cities
and all postcodes in the same parcel charging zone.
Email for a quote if unsure.
sales@moorcontrol.com.au

Minimum purchase at post inclusive price is 15 metres and 2 spliced loops (eyes) are included in the price
An additional splice allowance is added at each 10 metre measure eg 3 splices at 21 metres, 4 splices at 31 metres etc.

 

 
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Tasmania (all)
Adelaide
Perth
Northern Territory
 
Per Metre Price
14mm
$4.30
$4.66
$4.72
$4.92
$4.76
$4.90
$4.93
16mm
$5.03
$5.47
$5.56
$5.88
$5.64
$5.85
$5.90
18mm
$5.39
$5.83
$5.92
$6.23
$5.99
$6.20
$6.24
 

14mm - 2700kg Breaking Strength Rope

Comparable to Strength of 18mm Silver Staple (Australian Standards minimum 25.4kN) but better UV and repeated load resistance -
Better Handling, and more room on Cleats for secure belays

16 mm - 3000kg Breaking Strength Rope

Comparable to Strength of 20mm Silver Staple (Australian Standards minimum 31kN) but better UV and repeated load resistance -
Better Handling, and more room on Cleats for secure belays

18 mm - 4200kg Breaking Strength Rope

Comparable to Strength of 24mm Silver Staple (Australian Standards minimum 43.1 kN) but better UV and repeated load resistance -
Better Handling, and more room on Cleats for secure belays

All details correct as per supplier's information at time of publishing on site.

To purchase -


1. Determine the size and Length you require

 

2. Find the per metre price for that length and your area

 

 

3. Calculate the total price

4. Make that payment to Payapal
5. Send us a confirmation email with the details of your order and Postal Address
    email - sales@moorcontrol.com.au
When you go to PayPal it will show for MoorControl system - Orders are not generated from PayPal - Send an email with order details
 

As actual measured diameters tend to be smaller, Lines should always be purchased based on Strength (Breaking Strain).

The smaller diameters result in less space usage on cleats and bollards and better, neater belaying.

We can supply lines of other rope types but recommend Polyester for a number of reasons

Why Do We Prefer Polyester?

Polyester is one of the Highest Strength for diameter, and Lowest stretch synthetic fibre ropes

Polyester Has one of the longest lifespans in exposure to Ultraviolet Light

Polyester stands up well to repeated stress

Polyester has high resistance to internal wear and is reported to have the longest service life of any fibre rope

These are all qualities needed in Mooring Lines for your boat

 

How Heavy Do Your Lines Need To Be?

Line strength rating for mooring lines is not only related to the length or the weight of a boat, but is calculated with a formula using the length, weight and importantly the height and profile area for windage.

The SOLAS Regulations contain these formulas for large ships, and we have adapted the ratings to accomodate smaller (under 70 feet) vessels

The line rating information supplied here is intended as a guide only and cannot replace expert advice on your particular vessel

What is apparent from the chart is the relevance of windage as a major factor in mooring line selection

An Important Consideration is The Size of your Cleats or Bollards

If you choose lines too large a diameter you may not end up with a secure belay and you may not be able to use enough, or, extra lines. - Bigger is not always better!!

10 Kilo Newtons = 1 tonne

The 14mm line is useful for many newer vessels with smaller deck fittings as although it is significantly smaller the strength is nearly that of the 16mm

When choosing line length remember that 1.5 to 2 metres is needed for belaying to a cleat or bollard

 

Many line breakages are caused by incorrect mooring line set up -
to find out how to avoid a common problem see our Mooring Line Set Up Advice page

Click for here Line set Up page

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