New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Wash Marlow Excel
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Wash Marlow Excel
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Riv View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work


Joined: 23 Nov 13
Location: South Devon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 353 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Riv Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Wash Marlow Excel
    Posted: 09 Jun 19 at 7:15pm
I've got a length of Marlow Dyneema Excel, it's going to be a replacement main halyard for our club Laser 2. It will be cleated off on a normal horned cleat.

We don't race it so no issues there. However it is really oily. I've read somewhere that it's best to wash it before use. Is this correct?
Mistral Div II prototype board, Original Windsurfer, Hornet built'74.
Back to Top
423zero View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 08 Jan 15
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3399 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 6:11am
I have put the ropes of my boats in the washing machine, never had any problems, not sure about oil though.

Edited by 423zero - 10 Jun 19 at 6:12am
Back to Top
Sam.Spoons View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 07 Mar 12
Location: Manchester UK
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3393 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam.Spoons Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 8:50am
Put it in a mesh bag or pillowcase though or you'll be dismantling the washer to get it out  Embarrassed

Edited by Sam.Spoons - 10 Jun 19 at 8:50am
Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"
Back to Top
NicolaJayne View Drop Down
Posting king
Posting king


Joined: 01 Mar 19
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 109 		Post Options Post Options   Quote NicolaJayne Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:16pm
Originally posted by Riv

I've got a length of Marlow Dyneema Excel, it's going to be a replacement main halyard for our club Laser 2. It will be cleated off on a normal horned cleat.

We don't race it so no issues there. However it is really oily. I've read somewhere that it's best to wash it before use. Is this correct?

actually oily ?  or  more that the cover feels slick and polished compared to  cheap rope ?
Back to Top
423zero View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 08 Jan 15
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3399 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:25pm
I put mine in a sleeping bag 'bag' got a draw string.
Back to Top
Rupert View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 11 Aug 04
Location: Whitefriars sc
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8956 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rupert Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:31pm
Washing machine will work well.
Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy