Halyards and Sheets
Most of our products feature a braided construction with core + cover. The inner core absorbs loads, while the outer polyester cover protects against abrasion, friction, salt, and UV.
- Syracuse: Polyester cover + Dyneema® core • Very lightweight, no stretch, high strength • Spinnaker and gennaker sheets
- Malo: Polyester cover + parallel polyester core • Sheets for dinghy and cruising: jibs, mainsails, spinnaker sheets, traveler control lines
- Perros: Polyester cover + braided polyester core • Sheets, halyards, downhaul and topping lift
- Naxos: Polyester cover + braided polyester core • Very high abrasion resistance • Versatile
Recommended lengths:
- Halyard: 3× mast height
- Sheet: Genoa: 1.5× boat length • Mainsail: 2.5× boat length • Spinnaker: 2× boat length
Halyard, sheet - Syracuse
"Cotton feel" Sheet - Malo
Halyard, sheet - Perros
Sheet - Naxos
Multi-purpose braided ropes
Polyester braid - Braided core
Polyester thermofixed braided rope
Dyneema spearfishing braid
Mooring lines
Discover our ropes for anchoring and mooring, designed to withstand tension and chafe. Choosing the right line is not only about breaking strength, but also about elongation capacity, which protects cleats and deck hardware.
Polyamide (nylon) is the most suitable fiber: highly elastic and abrasion-resistant, it effectively absorbs shocks (despite slightly lower UV resistance than polyester). Polyethylene, thanks to its floating properties, is useful for buoy pick-up lines, temporary mooring, or propeller-risk areas.
Recommended length and diameter:
- Diameter: boat length (m) + 4 → e.g. 6 m = 10 mm
- Length: 2 to 3× boat length
Mooring line - Braided polyester
Polyester rope
Nylon rope
Polyethylene rope
Lashing lines
For small onboard tasks and adjustments, discover our small cords and starter cords. Adjustments / small lines: 2 to 4 mm • Fixing / lashings: 4 to 6 mm
Polyester bicolor line
Polyester line
Pull starter polyester cord
Nylon starter rope
Hollow braid polypropylene cord
Dyneema spearfishing braid
***DESTOCKAGE*** Polyester bicolor line
Trampoline nets
Need to replace your trampoline? Our catamaran nets, made in France, meet the specifications of leading shipyards and ensure high resistance as well as dimensions faithful to original equipment. Find the right net for your model among major brands such as Catana, Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, and Nautitech.
Catana
Lagoon
Foutaine Pajot
Nautitech
Deck hardware
Snap hooks, shackles, swivels, rings, pad eyes… discover a selection of stainless steel accessories, resistant in marine environments, to complete your installations and secure your maneuvers.
Snap hook - Stainless steel
Eye snap hook - Stainless steel
Straight schackle - Stainless steel
Round ring - Stainless steel
Square pad eye - Stainless steel
Wire eye strap - Stainless steel
Oblong platinum bridge - Stainless steel
Cables
Thimble - Stainless steel
Wire rope clips - U-bolt
We answer you
A Garcette (lashing line) is a small synthetic rope with a diameter generally less than 5mm used to do all kinds of small work on a ship.
A halyard is used to hoist a sail to the top of the mast, while a sheet is used to adjust its angle relative to the wind.
It is the sheet that allows you to control the boom and trim the sail to gain or reduce speed.
Dyneema® is the benchmark technical fiber for halyards and sheets. Both very lightweight and extremely strong, it stands out for its near-zero stretch, ensuring precise and consistent trimming over time.
Long reserved for high-performance sailing, it is now widely used on demanding cruising boats. Its higher cost is justified by its performance and durability.
More accessible, polyester is the most commonly used material on cruising boats, valued for its versatility. It performs well under constant load and offers good resistance to UV and seawater. However, it does have some stretch, making it a good compromise between strength, durability, and flexibility.
Polyamide (nylon), a stiffer and more elastic material, is generally reserved for mooring and anchoring lines
Which materials ?
- Polyamide (nylon) is the most suitable fiber for mooring lines. Highly elastic and resistant to abrasion, it effectively absorbs shocks caused by the boat’s movements. Its UV resistance is, however, slightly lower than that of polyester.
- Polyester is a durable alternative, known for its excellent resistance to UV and abrasion. Its lower elongation makes it less effective at absorbing shocks, but more suitable for stable mooring lines.
- Polyethylene, thanks to its floating properties, is useful for specific applications such as buoy pick-ups, temporary moorings or areas with propeller risk.
Three-strand or braided mooring line?
- Three-strand: more rigid, it is mainly appreciated for its ease of splicing, ideal for making loops or custom mooring lines.
- Braided: more flexible and comfortable to handle, it offers better comfort when maneuvers are frequent.
What length? What diameter?
- Diameter: boat length (in meters) + 4. Example: 6 m boat → recommended diameter: 10 mm
- Length: choose mooring lines measuring 2 to 3 times the length of the boat to maintain flexibility and effectively absorb loads.
Polyamide (nylon) and polyester fibers are the most commonly used in boating. Both offer good resistance to UV, salt and marine conditions.
- Polyamide (nylon) is particularly recommended for mooring lines. Highly elastic, it effectively absorbs shocks, but may stretch and slightly lose strength when wet.
- Polyester, more stable, is a versatile fiber used for mooring lines as well as halyards and sheets. It has excellent resistance to UV and abrasion, with lower elongation.
- Polyethylene, lightweight and floating, is mainly intended for specific uses such as buoy pick-ups or temporary moorings.
- Hemp, historically used on traditional rigs, is now appreciated for its authentic look, although it is less suited to intensive use in a marine environment.