Red Polyester Braid on Braid Mooring Rope – High Strength Dock Lines
Our premium Red Polyester Braid on Braid Mooring Rope offers an excellent combination of strength, flexibility and durability for boating, sailing and marine applications.
Featuring a 24 strand braided outer cover and 12 strand inner core, this double braid rope provides dependable performance, excellent UV resistance and low working stretch.
Designed to remain soft and flexible during normal use, it is easy to handle and suitable for professional splicing, making it ideal for boat mooring, dock lines, marina berthing and general marine ropework.
Available in Red, with six diameters ranging from 6mm to 16mm and unspliced breaking loads up to 5,630kg (5.63 tonnes).
Sold by the metre – order the exact length you require.
Key Features
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High Strength Polyester Rope – Durable construction for demanding marine applications.
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Double Braid Construction – 24 strand polyester outer cover with a 12 strand polyester inner core.
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High Breaking Strength – Unspliced rope breaking loads up to 5,630kg.
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Excellent UV Resistance – Suitable for prolonged outdoor and marine exposure.
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Low Working Stretch – Approximately 5% for dependable handling under load.
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Excellent Wet Abrasion Resistance – Suitable for regular marine use.
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Soft & Flexible – Designed to remain supple and easy to handle.
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Easy to Splice – Suitable for professionally finished mooring lines.
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Six Diameters Available – Choose from 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm or 16mm.
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Sold by Metre – Order the length required for your application.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Rope Breaking Load |
| 6mm |
3.87kg |
680kg |
| 8mm |
5.10kg |
1,550kg (1.55 Tonnes) |
| 10mm |
7.97kg |
2,330kg (2.33 Tonnes) |
| 12mm |
15.60kg* |
3,270kg (3.27 Tonnes) |
| 14mm |
15.60kg |
4,370kg (4.37 Tonnes) |
| 16mm |
20.40kg |
5,630kg (5.63 Tonnes) |
Unspliced rope breaking loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Polyester Mooring Rope / Dock Line |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Colour |
Red |
| Construction |
Double Braid / Braid on Braid |
| Outer Cover |
24 Strand Polyester |
| Inner Core |
12 Strand Polyester |
| Available Diameters |
6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm & 16mm |
| Maximum Unspliced Breaking Load |
5,630kg |
| Specific Gravity |
Approx. 1.38 |
| UV Resistance |
Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance |
Good |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 256°C |
| Critical Temperature |
Approx. 170°C |
| Working Stretch |
Approx. 5% |
| Elongation at Break |
Approx. 15% |
| Fibre Water Absorption |
Approx. 1–2% |
| Wet Abrasion Resistance |
Excellent |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Very Good |
| Stated Rope Standard |
ISO 10547 |
| Breaking Load Test Standard |
ISO 2307 |
| Supply |
Unspliced Rope, Sold by Metre |
Suitable Applications
Ideal for a wide range of marine applications, including:
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Boat Mooring & Dock Lines
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Marina & Pontoon Berthing
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Yacht & Motorboat Mooring
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Sailing & General Marine Ropework
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Custom Spliced Mooring Lines
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General Outdoor Rope Applications
📦 How to Order
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Select your rope diameter – Choose from 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm or 16mm.
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Enter the length required – Each quantity represents 1 metre.
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Add the rope to your basket.
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Need splices? Add the appropriate splicing service separately using the link below.
👉 Add Splices to This Rope – Click Here
Please Note: Splicing is not included in the rope price and must be purchased separately.
Custom Splicing Available
We offer professional rope splicing at our London warehouse, allowing you to customise your mooring rope with suitable soft eyes and other end terminations.
Simply order your required rope length and add the appropriate splicing service separately.
For 16mm rope, please contact us to arrange the correct splicing service, as the linked option covers diameters up to 14mm.
Premium Red Polyester Mooring Rope
Whether you're replacing existing dock lines, preparing new mooring ropes or arranging custom spliced lines, our Red Polyester Braid on Braid Rope offers an excellent combination of strength, flexibility, UV resistance and abrasion protection.
A strong, flexible and durable red polyester mooring rope, available in 6mm to 16mm diameters and sold by the metre for custom dock lines and marine applications.
