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and wet-strength loss. Because it has excellent grip, it works well well works it grip, excellent has it Because loss. wet-strength and degradation. degradation.

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GUIDE SELECTION LINE DOCK

frequently used lines aboard are are aboard lines used frequently

7,400 lb lb mm 5/8 5/8 8.0 16 in.

(size range 1/4" through 1/2" diameter). 1/2" through 1/4" range (size

Whether power or sail, the most most the sail, or power Whether

for this application. this for

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strength needs to be five times the working load, or 4,500 lbs. lbs. 4,500 or load, working the times five be to needs strength

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Dock & Anchor Lines Anchor & Dock

break rope’s the load, working 20% a in Factoring lbs. 900

1,700 lb lb mm 1/4 1.4 6 in. WHITE WITH TRACERS WITH WHITE

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of diameters and lengths. lengths. and diameters of

Weight Strength Size Size

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to suit your vessel, no matter matter no vessel, your suit to

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line of double-braided dock lines lines dock double-braided of line

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 ANCHOR LINES TECH TIP: STRIPPING COVERS Class I and Class II ropes: What are they? WHY SAMSON? Samson ropes are classified into two main categories People and technology make the difference based on fiber type. Ropes manufactured using the DOUBLE BRAIDS Stripping covers Chances are you have seen Samson synthetic lines at work Choices—because not all traditional fibers of nylon, polyester, and olefin are all around you. For more than 140 years, Samson has led boats are the same from core-dependent categorized as Class I. Those ropes, made in whole or in Available in double braid (Gold- the way in developing high-performance cordage products ™ part with any of the high-modulus fibers, are categorized Gold-N-Braid to meet the most demanding applications in the world. The N-Braid or Super Strong), or double braids as Class II. 3-strand twisted constructions running rigging you select for your boat carries the legacy Many high-performance sailors of our experience in industries as diverse as commercial (Pro-Set-3), Samson anchor lines like to strip the covers from core- Double braids and single braids: ™ marine, safety and rescue, arborist, utilities, even the space provide excellent strength, energy Super Strong dependent double braids to save What’s the difference? absorption, and long service life. program. So where’s the advantage for you? When you weight, but it is important to leave the Samson invented the double braid in the late 1950s, buy Samson, you are getting a lot more than a rope. Our 3-STRAND cover intact wherever the line needs when nylon was still the king of synthetic fibers. This all-inclusive package of technology, products, manufacturing to be cleated, worked on a winch, construction incorporates a braided core within a braided excellence, and experience provide our customers Samson App or through a rope clutch or stopper. cover, each carrying an equal percentage of the total load. peace of mind. Complete instructions for stripping This type of construction is common to lines that use the For the iPhone and iPad this handy app features: LINE SELECTION Pro-Set-3™ covers are available on our web site at more traditional synthetic fibers like polyester, olefin, and So whether you’re looking for new sheets to trim your > Inspection and retirement criteria GUIDE SamsonRope.com nylon. In addition to carrying up to one-half of the load, the composite genoa or replacing the halyards on a traditional > Internal and external abrasion inspection information cover serves to protect the core from abrasion or ultraviolet schooner, look for Samson. It assures you of performance > Splice Instructions 2019 degradation, to provide grip on winches or in clutches and Samson anchor lines are shipped with a prespliced you can depend on, anytime, anyplace. Download it at high-strength, reinforced captive thimble. Smaller stoppers, and to provide protection from friction- SamsonRope.com diameters are shipped in convenient, reusable plastic generated heat. tote boxes. Longer lengths on spools are available. Contact your local Samson dealer for more information. For applications that require higher strength and lighter > TECHNOLOGY Staffed with dedicated scientists and TECH TIP: HALYARDS weight than traditional Class I fibers provide, you will look application engineers, Samson’s R&D department is to a core-dependant double braid. In this construction, the dedicated to problem solving, and leads the industry in ANCHOR LINE SELECTION GUIDE Upgrade Your Halyards core is made from Class II fibers and serves as the strength the development of lighter, stronger, more durable ropes. Strengths are approximate averages of new rope. Equally important to product innovation is our ability to Have you ever had a difficult time furling your jib when the member while the cover is typically made of Class I fibers. ™ ™ ™ stand confidently behind our products with accurate, Boat Size Gold-N-Braid Super Strong Pro-Set breeze picked up? Many times, this is due to an old halyard Single braids are ropes designed without a separate core. reliable product specifications based on rigorous testing 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 15–25 ft that is stretching. This causes your jib to sag at the luff, and and measuring. 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 3,600 lb Samson manufactures a wide variety of single braids. For keeps the furler from spinning freely. sailing applications, the most common single braid is a 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. 26–30 ft > PRODUCTS Samson products are considered state of the 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 6,300 lb Upgrade your halyards to any of Samson’s low-stretch, 12-strand line. Where necessary or desired, covers can be added to single braids to protect them from exposure to art by sailors around the world. Samson has pioneered 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. lightweight, high-strength options, and watch your jib furl 31–35 ft heat, abrasion, or cutting while in use. the use of new synthetic fibers, unique constructions, 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 6,300 lb easier under all conditions. and coatings to improve the service life of ropes, reduce

1/2 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. ® 36–40 ft Alternately, a sailor may opt to strip the cover from a double weight, reduce snagging, enhance abrasion resistance, Dyneema is a registered 7,900 lb 8,600 lb 10,000 lb braid in order to save additional weight aloft for halyard and make splicing easier. trademark of Royal DSM N.V. 1/2 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. Dyneema® is DSM’s high-performance 41–50 ft applications. The cover remains intact in areas on the rope 7,900 lb 8,600 lb 10,000 lb Use a blended-core halyard on a jib > MANUFACTURING Samson’s standards of manufacturing polyethylene product. where the rope is cleated or winched. 5/8 in. 5/8 in. 3/4 in. furler so you do not stretch the sail guarantee a quality product every time. Our TRADEMARK NOTICES: 51–60 ft ® ® 14,000 lb 15,200 lb 13,500 lb Splicing techniques: manufacturing plants, in Lafayette, Louisiana and AmSteel and AmSteel -Blue are registered trademarks 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 7/8 in. beyond its design. of Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. 61–75 ft Ferndale, Washington are both ISO certified and utilize 19,400 lb 18,800 lb 19,000 lb Why is knowing the class of my line important? All Samson named products herein are trademarks of LEAN manufacturing principles. Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. 7/8 in. 1 in. Splicing techniques are different between Class I and 76–90 ft 29,000 lb 25,000 lb Class II ropes and reflect the differences in strengths and > SERVICE World-class service and support, whenever you 1 in. grip between the two groups. It is absolutely critical to use need it, wherever you need it. 91–100 ft 36,000 lb the correct splice for the class of rope being used. The > EXPERIENCE When you sail with Samson, your boat carries 1 in. product specifications include rope construction, class and 101–120 ft 36,000 lb recommended splicing technique. the legacy of our 140+ years’ experience providing rope to diverse industries. Known for excellence and quality, we have the experience, integrity, and reliability you can get only from The Strongest Name in Rope. ANCHOR LINE LENGTHS 2090 Thornton Street,

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need it, wherever you need it. need you wherever it, need grip between the two groups. It is absolutely critical to use use to critical absolutely is It groups. two the between grip

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must be protected from UV light. These are all exceptionally low- exceptionally all are These light. UV from protected be must

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LEAN manufacturing principles. principles. manufacturing LEAN 1-1/2 × Beam × 1-1/2 Bow Lines = = Lines Bow

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61–75 61–75

strength, low stretch, and abrasion resistance with extreme heat heat extreme with resistance abrasion and stretch, low strength,

Ferndale, Washington are both ISO certified and utilize utilize and certified ISO both are Washington Ferndale,

for some of the world’s largest largest world’s the of some for 7/8 7/8 3/4 3/4

in. in. in.

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of Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. Technologies, Rope Samson of

techniques: Splicing

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Strength Size Size Weight

manufacturing plants, in Lafayette, Louisiana and and Louisiana Lafayette, in plants, manufacturing

hawsers and lines mooring produce

trademarks registered are -Blue AmSteel and AmSteel

13,500 13,500 15,200 14,000

lb lb lb

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calculating for Formulas

51–60 51–60

ft furler so you do not stretch the sail sail the stretch not do you so furler

SPECIFICATIONS

TRADEMARK NOTICES: TRADEMARK Available in 500 ft. spools ft. 500 in Available

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where the rope is cleated or winched. or cleated is rope the where

for a smooth running, torque-free cord. cord. torque-free running, smooth a for

MANUFACTURING > Samson’s standards of manufacturing manufacturing of standards Samson’s

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10,000 10,000 8,600 7,900

lb lb lb

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applications. The cover remains intact in areas on the rope rope the on areas in intact remains cover The applications.

41–50 41–50

flexibility, knotting, and strength characteristics characteristics strength and knotting, flexibility,

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in. in. in.

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in. in. in.

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added to single braids to protect them from exposure to to exposure from them protect to braids single to added

of the application for which they are designing. designing. are they which for application the of

art by sailors around the world. Samson has pioneered pioneered has Samson world. the around sailors by art

from 1/8" to 9/16", or double braid and and braid double or 9/16", to 1/8" from 10,900

5/8 5/8

7.8 16 lb lb mm in.

6,300 6,300 4,900 4,500 lb lb lb

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Bow Lines = 1-1/2 × Beam resistance; liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibers; and PBO fibers, which Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. 5/64 in. 2 mm 230 lb 0.20 lb 7/8 in. 1 in. Splicing techniques are different between Class I and 76–90 ft offer the highest strength of all the high-modulus fibers; however, it prespliced, with thimbles included 29,000 lb 25,000 lb Class II ropes and reflect the differences in strengths and > SERVICE World-class service and support, Spring wheneverLines = 3/4 × you Length Over All 1/8 in. 3 mm 600 lb 0.50 lb must be protected from UV light. These are all exceptionally low- on all anchor lines. 1 in. grip between the two groups. It is absolutely critical to use need it, wherever you need it. 5/32 in. 4 mm 1,000 lb 0.80 lb 91–100 ft creep fibers. Stern Lines = 1-1/2 to 2 × Beam 36,000 lb the correct splice for the class of rope being used. The Visit SamsonRope.com for detailed 3/16 in. 5 mm 1,200 lb 1.4 lb > EXPERIENCE When you sail with Samson, your boat carries 1 in. In some cases, Samson blends fibers to take advantage of the product specifications include rope construction, class and 1/4 in. 6 mm 2,200 lb 1.8 lb 101–120 ft splice instructions, available in 36,000 lb relative properties of each of the components. See our product recommended splicing technique. the legacy of our 140+ years’ experience providing rope 9/32 in. 7 mm 2,800 lb 2.3 lb descriptions for more information. to diverse industries. Known for excellence and quality, video and PDF formats 5/16 in. 8 mm 3,500 lb 3.0 lb we have the experience, integrity, and reliability you can 3/8 in. 9 mm 4,300 lb 3.8 lb get only from The Strongest Name in Rope. ANCHOR LINE LENGTHS 2090 Thornton Street,

15' 6mm Control-DPX,Trophy 6mm Control-DPX, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II 15' 6mm XLS3 6mm XLS3 3mm Tech-12, 6mm MLX3, WarpSpeed II ® 5mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 20' 6mm Control-DPX,Trophy 6mm Control-DPX, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II 20' 6mm XLS3 6mm MLX3, XLS3, WarpSpeed II Racing or cruising, Samson makes a line for every application I Hoist of genoa, 6mm WarpSpeed II, GPX, AmSteel®

Sheets, halyards, and control lines all require different characteristics in strength and stretch. In these charts, you'll find a Samson line deck to sheeves 25' 8mm Control-DPX,Trophy, XLS3 8mm Control-DPX, MLX3, XLS3 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 8mm Control-DPX ® P 6mm WarpSpeed II 5mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 engineered for your size boat, the type of sailing you do, and its function in your rig. For sheets, use your sail plan and the sheet load 25' 8mm XLS3 ® 9mm Control-DPX, Trophy 9mm Control-DPX 8mm MLX3, XLS3 6mm WarpSpeed II, GPX, AmSteel formula provided to determine the appropriate size/strength for your boat and the wind conditions you expect to encounter. P Hoist of mainsail 30' 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 9mm Control-DPX top of boom to sheeves 10mm XLS3 10mm MLX3, XLS3 ® 8mm WarpSpeed II 6mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lighting Rope, Validator-12 To calculate typical loads on sheets for genoas, jibs, end of boom mainsheets, spinnaker guys and sheets, the following formula I 10mm XLS3 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 30' 10mm XLS3 ® E Foot of main from back 35' 11mm Control-DPX, MLX3, XLS3 10mm MLX3, XLS3 8mm WarpSpeed II, GPX, AmSteel can be used (not applicable to multi-hull vessels): 11mm Control-DPX, Trophy 11mm Control-DPX ® of mast to end of boom 9mm WarpSpeed II 6mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 2 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX 35' 10mm XLS3 (windspeed) × .004 × (sail area in square feet) = sheet load at clew in pounds 40' 12mm Control-DPX, Trophy, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX, MLX3, XLS3 10mm MLX3, XLS3 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 12mm Control-DPX J Stem fitting to ® 9mm WarpSpeed II 6mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 To calculate sail area based on your sail plan, use the following formulas: E front of mast 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX 40' 12mm XLS3 45' 12mm Control-DPX, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX, MLX3, ® 12mm Control-DPX 12mm MLX3, XLS3 8mm AmSteel, WarpSpeed II, GPX 100% fore triangle = 1/2J × I mainsail = 1/2E × P J ® 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX 11mm WarpSpeed II 6mm AmSteel-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 50' 12mm Control-DPX, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX, MLX3 45' 12mm XLS3 ® 12mm Control-DPX 12mm MLX3 8mm GPX, AmSteel 9mm WarpSpeed II 11mm WarpSpeed II 8mm AmSteel®-Blue, Tech-12, Lightning Rope, Validator-12 50' 10mm MLX3 CONTROL LINES For Topping Lifts, Fore Guys, Boom Vangs & Cunninghams 12mm MLX3 9mm AmSteel,® 10mm GPX 11mm WarpSpeed II BREAK STRENGTH VS. ELASTIC STIFFNESS HALYARDS F E C B A C A SIZE CRUISER CRUISER/RACER HIGH-TECH RACER NOTE: The high-tech racer may wish to break down the halyards more specifically and in the same diameters as follows: When selecting a sailing line, the most commonly cited specification—break strength— is often NOT A Main Halyard B (not shown) ® ® Main: Validator-12; GPX Spinnaker: WarpSpeed II the most critical. For nearly all applications on a recreational sailboat, the strength of modern lines far 5mm AmSteel 5mm AmSteel -Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12 Usage: Hoist or lower mainsail 15' 6mm XLS3 C 6mm XLS3 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II exceeds both the load that it will experience and the strength of the hardware connected to it. 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This is determined by the size, material, ® ® 15' 6mm Control-DPX, Trophy, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II Usage: Hoist or lower spinnaker I 6mm Control-DPX, 6mm AmSteel, Control-DPX, 5mm AmSteel -Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12, XLS3, Ultra-Lite and construction of the line; and this is what sailors care about, because it impacts the way the rope 25' D H Trophy, XLS3 MLX3, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II handles. Before we can define the elastic stiffness of a rope, we must define one more thing: strain. Strain SHEETS 8mm Control-DPX, MLX3, XLS3, 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II G 8mm Control-DPX, 8mm AmSteel®, Control-DPX, 6mm AmSteel®-Blue, GPX, WarpSpeed II 20' 8mm Control-DPX, Trophy, XLS3 is the percentage change in length of an object when under the load. The higher the elastic stiffness, the D Mainsheets Usage: In or out trim of mainsail 30' Ultra-Lite 8mm Control-DPX Trophy, XLS3 MLX3, XLS3 8mm Control-DPX less a line will elongate under load. In other words, the higher the elastic stiffness, the lower the strain. Usage: In or out trim of jib 8mm Control-DPX, MLX3, 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II E Jib/Genoa Sheets ® ® 25' 8mm Control-DPX, Trophy, XLS3 8mm Control-DPX, 8mm AmSteel, Control-DPX, 5mm AmSteel -Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12 XLS3, Ultra-Lite 8mm Control-DPX What does this mean, and how do we select the optimum stiffness of a line? Lines that control sail Spinnaker Sheet Usage: In or out trim of spinnaker 35' F Trophy, XLS3 MLX3, XLS3 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 8mm Control-DPX camber, such as halyards, outhauls, cunninghams, or jib sheets, benefit most from high stiffness. If, when 8mm Control-DPX 9mm Trophy 8mm Control-DPX G Spinnaker Guy Usage: In or out trim of spinnaker pole H ® ® 30' 8mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II beating to windward in a fresh breeze with your sail in the ideal trim, you are hit by a puff, the pressure 9mm Control-DPX, 9mm AmSteel, Control-DPX, 6mm AmSteel -Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12 10mm XLS3 10mm MLX3, XLS3 40' on the sail would increase and thus the load on all the lines controlling that sail shape would increase— CONTROL LINES Trophy 10mm XLS3 10mm MLX3, XLS3 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 9mm Control-DPX 8mm Control-DPX 10 mm XLS3 8mm Control-DPX 8mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II 35' causing them to elongate. This elongation increases the depth of the sail camber, increasing both lift H Topping Lift Usage: Up or down adjustment of spinnaker pole 10mm XLS3 9mm AmSteel® 10mm MLX3, XLS3 6mm AmSteel®-Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12 11mm Trophy 10mm MLX3, XLS3 10mm GPX and drag on a sail. 45' I Fore Guy Usage: Downward tensioner for spinnaker pole 11mm Control-DPX, Trophy 11mm Control-DPX 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 11mm Control-DPX F 11mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX 8mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II There are cases where choosing a line with some stretch (lower elastic stiffness) is beneficial. A boom ® 40' J Boom Vang Usage: Tensioner—usually downward for boom I 12mm Control-DPX, 10mm MLX3, XLS3 8mm AmSteel -Blue, Lightning Rope, Tech-12 12mm Trophy, XLS3 12mm MLX3, XLS3 10mm GPX vang that is able to stretch when a puff hits allows the mainsail to twist and dump power from the head 50' ® Cunningham Usage: Tensioner for mainsail Trophy, XLS3 11mm AmSteel, 12mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II, 10mm GPX, 12mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX 10mm GPX of the sail, thus preventing the boat from being overpowered. Similarly, using a lower stiffness line for a K 45' 12mm Trophy, XLS3 12mm MLX3 11mm Control-DPX, WarpSpeed II boom preventer is advisable, since it lowers the shock load on hardware and deck fittings. G D E J K 12mm Control-DPX 10mm GPX 11mm WarpSpeed II Samson running and rigging lines allow sailors to select the appropriate lines for the desired elastic SPINNAKER SHEETS 50' 12mm Control-DPX, MLX3 stiffness, based on your use and equipment. SIZE CRUISER CRUISER/RACER HIGH-TECH RACER 16mm Trophy 12mm Control-DPX 6mm Control-DPX, 6mm Control-DPX, MLX3, 15' 6mm Control-DPX, Ultra-Lite, GPX, WarpSpeed II ELASTIC STIFFNESS Approximate average in kN (kilonewtons) BREAKING STRENGTHS Approximate average in pounds Trophy, XLS3 Ultra-Lite SPINNAKER GUYS SIZE CRUISER CRUISER/RACER HIGH-TECH RACER 2.5 mm 3mm 5 mm 6 mm 8 mm 9mm 10 mm 11 mm 12 mm 14 mm 2.5 mm 3mm 5 mm 6 mm 8 mm 9mm 10 mm 11 mm 12 mm 14 mm 6mm Control-DPX, 6mm Control-DPX, MLX3, DIAMETER DIAMETER 20' 6mm Control-DPX, Ultra-Lite, GPX, WarpSpeed II 7/64" 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 13/32" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 7/64" 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 13/32" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" Trophy, XLS3 Ultra-Lite 15' N/A 6mm Control-DPX, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II ® ® AmSteel-Blue 330 490 980 1,500 2,500 3,400 4,300 5,900 7,600 AmSteel-Blue 1,600 2,500 5,400 8,600 13,700 19,600 23,900 34,000 40,500 8mm Control-DPX, 8mm Control-DPX, MLX3, ® ® 20' N/A 6mm Control-DPX, XLS3 6mm Control-DPX, GPX, WarpSpeed II AmSteel 1,200 1,900 2,700 3,300 4,600 5,900 AmSteel 7,400 10,500 15,500 18,000 27,500 34,000 25' 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 8mm Control-DPX, Ultra-Lite Trophy, XLS3 Ultra-Lite ™ ™ 25' N/A 8mm Control-DPX, MLX3, XLS3 8mm Control-DPX, 6mm GPX, WarpSpeed II Lightning Rope 240 310 720 1,100 1,900 2,600 3,000 4,400 5,600 Lightning Rope 1,400 2,100 5,400 7,900 13,500 18,500 20,600 32,000 41,600 9mm Control-DPX, Trophy 9mm Control-DPX, Ultra-Lite 30' 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 9mm Control-DPX, Ultra-Lite Tech-12™ 290 590 880 1,500 2,000 Tech-12™ 2,800 5,600 8,200 13,000 18,000 10mm XLS3 10mm MLX3 30' 8mm Control-DPX, 9mm XLS3 9mm Control-DPX 10mm MLX3 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 9mm Control-DPX Validator-12™ 180 240 480 840 1,400 1,800 2,400 3,400 4,200 Validator-12™ 2,000 2,700 5,500 9,400 14,000 19,500 23,500 35,000 43,000 SINGLE BRAIDS SINGLE BRAIDS 10mm XLS3 9mm Ultra-Lite 10mm MLX3 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 9mm Ultra-Lite 35' 35' 10mm XLS3 11mm Control-DPX 10mm MLX3 11mm Control-DPX 8mm GPX, WarpSpeed II 11mm Control-DPX Control-DPX™ 540 720 1,200 1,400 1,900 Control-DPX™ 3,700 5,600 9,300 11,000 14,000 11mm Control-DPX, Trophy 11mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX

™ ™ 11mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX GPX 1,000 1,600 2,500 3,300 4,800 GPX 5,300 7,600 13,600 20,300 29,200 11mm Control-DPX 11mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX, MLX3 40' 40' 12mm XLS3 12mm MLX3 11mm Control-DPX WarpSpeed II™ 850 1,200 1,700 2,400 2,900 4,400 WarpSpeed II™ 5,100 6,200 9,800 14,000 21,000 26,500 12mm Trophy, XLS3 12mm MLX3, XLS3 11mm Control-DPX 11mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX 11mm WarpSpeed II MLX3™ 570 970 1,500 1,900 2,500 MLX3™ 3,400 4,500 7,700 12,000 17,200 12mm Control-DPX 9mm WarpSpeed II 10mm GPX, MLX3 45' 12mm Control-DPX 45' 12mm Control-DPX, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX 12mm Control-DPX Ultra-Lite™ 150 300 550 700 Ultra-Lite™ 1,200 2,200 2,900 4,400 MLX3, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX 12mm Control-DPX, 10mm GPX 11mm WarpSpeed II XLS3™ 80 110 190 280 390 530 XLS3™ 1,700 2,400 4,100 6,300 8,700 11,700 11mm WarpSpeed II, 11mm GPX, WarpSpeed II DOUBLE BRAIDS DOUBLE BRAIDS 50' 12mm Control-DPX 50' 12mm Control-DPX MLX3, XLS3 12mm Control-DPX, MLX3 12mm Control-DPX 12mm Control-DPX Trophy Braid™ 40 80 110 150 230 290 Trophy Braid™ 800 1,400 2,000 3,000 4,000 6,000

® ® ™ ™ ™ ™ AmSteel-Blue Product Code: 872 AmSteel Product Code: 870 Lightning Rope Product Code: 379 Tech-12 Product Code: 890 Validator-12 Product Code: 446 Control-DPX Product Code: 888 ® ® FEATURES: FEATURES: ™ This 12-strand single braid is made from FEATURES: An economical alternative to AmSteel-Blue, FEATURES: This 12-strand construction blends Vectran FEATURES: This Samthane-coated 12-strand is made Validator-12 is a 12-strand construction Control-DPX combines Dyneema® fiber and FEATURES: ® ® ® ® > Easy to splice ® ™ 100% Dyneema, which provides the > Size-for-size, the same AmSteel is a non-rotational rope that yields > High strength and Dyneema fibers into a reliable, > High strength-to with 100% Technora and offers excellent made of 100% Vectran. This easy- > High strength-to- Samson’s patented DPX fiber technology > High strength weight ratio maximum strength-to-weight ratio. It is strength as wire rope high strength and low stretch. It is flexible, > Extremely low stretch lightweight line with very low stretch and weight ratio heat resistance, in addition to a high > Samthane coated to-splice, no-creep line is extremely into a strong, lightweight line that is winch- > Low stretch > Extremely low stretch lightweight, floats, and has high abrasion > Extremely low stretch easily spliced, and resists flex-fatigue > Floats resistance to creep elongation. > Extremely low stretch resistance to flex fatigue. > Works well around strong and lightweight. and cleat-friendly while being incredibly > Solid grip on sheaves and winches > Negligible creep and cut resistance. Cover where winch or > Lightweight and abrasion. > Easy to splice easy on the hands. It performs well where winch drums CONSTRUCTION: > Excellent heat resistance > Samthane coated rope clutches are used. > Floats > Extremely lightweight 12-strand single braid winches are required without an added cover, > Runs through blocks > Non-rotational > Non-rotational without kinking > Superior wear and > Wire rope replacement FIBER: while retaining the great “feel” you want in > Negligible creep ™ flex fatigue LCP-HMPE blend > Heat resistant a mainsheet or guy. Control-DPX is not > Easy to handle CONSTRUCTION: > Torque-free construction > Wire rope > Excellent durability recommended for use with self-tailing winches. > Lightweight 12-strand single braid COLORS: replacement > Easily spliced Black, blue, green, or red > Abrasion resistant > Easy to splice FIBER: CONSTRUCTION: > UV stabilized HMPE SPLICE/CLASS: > Wire rope replacement CONSTRUCTION: 12-Strand Class II 12-strand single braid 12-strand single braid CONSTRUCTION: COLORS: CONSTRUCTION: FIBER: Aramid 12-strand single braid Gray, red, blue, green, 12-strand single braid FIBER: FIBER: HMPE orange, and yellow COLORS: FIBER: LCP HMPE-Polyester blend Black, blue, green, or red COLORS: SPLICE/CLASS: COLORS: COLORS: Blue, some sizes also available 12-Strand Class II SPLICE/CLASS: Black, blue, green, or red White with black, blue, by special order in black, gray, 12-Strand Class II green, red, or white tracers green, orange, red, or yellow SPLICE/CLASS: 12-Strand Class II SPLICE/CLASS: SPLICE/CLASS: 12-Strand Class II 12-Strand Class II

™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ NEW! GPX Product Code: 437 WarpSpeed II Product Code: 440 NEW! MLX3 Product Code: 436 Ultra-Lite Product Code: 441 NEW! XLS3 Product Code: 435 Trophy Braid Product Code: 453 Samson’s highest-performing line, GPX’s FEATURES: The strength member in this double FEATURES: MLX3 is a lightweight, core-dependent line FEATURES: Great for light-wind sheets. This lightweight, FEATURES: XLS3 is an update to a classic line — FEATURES: Trophy Braid line has a soft, fuzzy cover FEATURES: core is a custom blend of Dyneema® SK99 > Highest strength braid is 100% Dyneema®, with a flexible > High strength with excellent strength and moderate stretch. > High strength floating double braid has a 24-strand MFP > Floats now stronger and more responsive with > Excellent abrasion that is easy on the hands. This double > Easy to hold, wet or dry and DM20, providing the highest possible and stiffness 24-strand polyester cover. Strip the cover > Extremely low stretch The core is coated to match the cover, > Lightweight cover and a blended core of MFP and > High strength an updated look. Cruising sailors looking resistance braid construction has a spun polyester > Holds well in all elastic stiffness and virtually no creep. The > Minimal creep and to save weight. > Lightweight making the line strippable for greater > Moderate stretch Dyneema®. > Low stretch for optimal performance will appreciate the > Easy to splice cover and a polyester core. types of cleats lowest stretch specially-blended cover provides superior > Excellent abrasion weight savings. > Coated core matches low-stretch polyester construction, smooth > Great value using > Has a solid grip on CONSTRUCTION: winch drums grip, excellent durability, and heat resistance. > Lightweight resistance cover Core-dependent double braid rendering, and long life of XLS3. learnings from our > Blended, strippable cover elite-level rope CONSTRUCTION: CONSTRUCTION: CONSTRUCTION: FIBER (Core/Cover): for improved traction Double braid Core-dependent double braid Core-dependent HMPE blend / Polypropylene CONSTRUCTION: Double braid FIBER (Core/Cover): CONSTRUCTION: FIBER (Core/Cover): double braid COLORS: Polyester / Spun Polyester Core-dependent double braid HMPE / Polyester FIBER (Core/Cover): Black, blue, green, or red — FIBER (Core/Cover): all with yellow tracers Polyester / Polyester COLORS: FIBER (Core/Cover): COLORS: HMPE blend / Polyester Black, blue, green, HMPE / Aramid-Polyester blend Variegated beige with black, COLORS: SPLICE/CLASS: COLORS: red, COLORS: blue, green, or red and Slate with midnight, ocean, Double Braid Class II White with midnight, ocean, or white — all with Carbon with midnight, ocean, matching cores daybreak or dawn tracers daybreak or dawn tracers and solid navy, khaki, a green and red ID daybreak or dawn tracers SPLICE/CLASS: and matching cores and white SPLICE/CLASS: and matching cores Double Braid Class II SPLICE/CLASS: Double Braid Class I SUNSET SPLICE/CLASS: MIDNIGHT Double Braid Class II OCEAN SPLICE/CLASS: Double Braid Class II Double Braid Class I JIB/GENOA SHEETS HALYARDS For Main, Jib/Genoa, & Spinnaker Halyards  LINE SELECTION GUIDE SIZE CRUISER CRUISER/RACER HIGH-TECH RACER SIZE CRUISER CRUISER/RACER HIGH-TECH RACER

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sunlight to resistance superior provides and

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The pusher, instructions for a N-Braid or Super180' Strong),easily dispensed or from a plastic tube. double braids as Class II. line of double-braided dock lines running rigging you select for your boat carries the legacy knowledge and an accurate assessment of your sailing to suit your vessel, no matter double braid eye splice, 3-strand twistedSPECIFICATIONS constructions Available in 180 ft. tubes and 600 ft. spools. Many high-performance sailors BLACK and two lengths of (Pro-Set-3), SamsonSize anchor Sizelines Strength Weight of our experience in industries as diverse as commercial needs, the choice becomes clear. how large or small. All Samson Diameter Diameter Average Per 100 ft. like to strip the covers from core- Double braids and single braids: double braided ropes. ™ marine, safety and rescue, arborist, utilities, even the space ™ provide excellent INCHESstrength,MILLIMETER energy POUNDS POUNDSSuper Strong HarborMaster dock lines are dependent double braids to save What’s the difference? program. So where’s the advantage for you? When you Accurately assess your working load Product Code: 999-0010 absorption, and1/16 long in. service1.75 life.mm 500 lb 0.12 lb constructed of 100% nylon. weight, but it is important to leave the Samson invented the double braid in the late 1950s, buy Samson, you are getting a lot more than a rope. Our Formulas for sheet loads are available in the back of this brochure, in. 2.20 0.16 Nylon's elastic elongation helps 3/32 mm 650 lb 3-STRANDlb cover intact wherever the line needs when nylon was still the king of synthetic fibers. This but consider the following: NAVY BLUE all-inclusive package of technology, products, manufacturing smooth out the surge effects of to be cleated, worked on a winch, construction incorporates a braided core within a braided excellence, and experience provide our customers Halyard loads are best determined by your rigger. For sheets, wakes, waves, wind or heavy seas. ™ or through a rope clutch or stopper. cover, each carrying an equal percentage of the total load. Samson App MFP Floatline Product Code: 461 peace of mind. For the iPhone and iPad this handy app features: LINE SELECTION halyards, or control lines, anticipated loads are considered working HarborMaster dock lines are pre- ™ Complete instructions for stripping This type of construction is common to lines that use the Double braid with a multifilament polypropylene Pro-Set-3cover loads. The standard working load for any Samson rope is 20% of spliced with a secure eye in one GOLD/WHITE and floating core. MFP Floatline is yellow with red ID. covers are available on our web site at more traditional synthetic fibers like polyester, olefin, and So whether you’re looking for new sheets to trim your > Inspection and retirement criteria GUIDE the rated break strength. end and available in a wide range SPECIFICATIONS Available in 600 ft. spools SamsonRope.com nylon. In addition to carrying up to one-half of the load, the composite genoa or replacing the halyards on a traditional > Internal and external abrasion inspection information of diameters and lengths. Size Size Strength Weight cover serves to protect the core from abrasion or ultraviolet 2019 For example, the total load for an end-of-boom mainsheet going Diameter Diameter Average Per 100 ft. schooner, look for Samson. It assures you of performance > Splice Instructions Samson anchor lines are shipped with a prespliced degradation, to provide grip on winches or in clutches and through a four-purchase sheave system may be calculated at INCHES MILLIMETER POUNDS POUNDS you can depend on, anytime, anyplace. Download it at SamsonRope.com 900 lbs. Factoring in a 20% working load, the rope’s break WHITE WITH TRACERS 1/4 in.high-strength,6 reinforcedmm captive1,700 lbthimble. Smaller1.4 lb stoppers, and to provide protection from friction- Dock & Anchor Lines diameters are shipped in convenient, reusable plastic Samson Splicing Kit 3/8 in. 9 mm 3,200 lb 2.7 lb generated heat. strength needs to be five times the working load, or 4,500 lbs. tote boxes. Longer lengths on spools are available. for this application. CHECK YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR COLOR AND SIZE AVAILABILITY. Comes with a pusher, and 5 aluminum tubular fids 1/2 in. 12 mm 5,200 lb 4.5 lb > TECHNOLOGY Staffed with dedicated scientists and Whether power or sail, the most (size range 1/4" through 1/2" diameter). Contact your local Samson dealer for more information. For applications that require higher strength and lighter frequently used lines aboard are DOCK LINE SELECTION GUIDE 5/8 in. 16 mm 7,400 lb 8.0 lb TECH TIP: HALYARDS weight than traditional Class I fibers provide, you will look application engineers, Samson’s R&D department is Synthetic fibers: What are the differences? Product Code: 999-0070 dedicated to problem solving, and leads the industry in Nylon was the first synthetic fiber widely used in ropes. Reasonably the dock and anchor lines Strengths are approximate averages of new rope. to a core-dependant double braid. In this construction, the It’s a fact of boating life that, for most of ANCHOR LINE SELECTION™ GUIDE Upgrade Your Halyards the development of lighter, stronger, more durable ropes. Quik-Splice Product Code: 335 core is made from Class II fibers and serves as the strength strong (much stronger than the natural fibers it replaced), nylon is DOCK Strengths are approximate averages of new rope. Equally important to product innovation is our ability to still used in dock and anchor lines where its excellent elasticity allows us, our boats spend more time moored LINE 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"** Quik-Splice is a fast-splicing single braid constructed Have you ever had a difficult time furling your jib when the member while the cover is typically made of Class I fibers. (9 mm) (12 mm) (16 mm) (18 mm) ™ ™ ™ stand confidently behind our products with accurate, it to absorb shock loads. than underway. Protect your investment Boat LENGTH Boat Size Gold-N-Braidwith high-strength SuperUltra StrongBlue copolymer olefinPro-Set fiber. breeze picked up? Many times, this is due to an old halyard Size FEET 4,900 lb 8,200 lb 13,500 lb 22,200 lb It floats and has high wet and dry abrasion resistance. Single braids are ropes designed without a separate core. reliable product specifications based on rigorous testing and give yourself a little peace of mind 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 3/8 in. The introduction of polyester fiber allowed rope manufacturers to 15–25 ft The Ultra Blue fiber has excellent dielectric properties that is stretching. This causes your jib to sag at the luff, and and measuring. by ensuring that you’ve got the best 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 3,600 lb Samson manufactures a wide variety of single braids. For build ropes that were as strong as nylon, but with much less stretch 15–25 ft 10'   and provides superior resistance to sunlight keeps the furler from spinning freely. sailing applications, the most common single braid is a dock and anchor lines available. 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. > PRODUCTS Samson products are considered state of the and wet-strength loss. Because it has excellent grip, it works well 26–30 ft degradation. 12-strand line. Where necessary or desired, covers can be 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 6,300 lb Upgrade your halyards to any of Samson’s low-stretch, art by sailors around the world. Samson has pioneered on winches. Polyester ropes, particularly polyester double braids, ft SPECIFICATIONS Available in 500 ft. spools added to single braids to protect them from exposure to Is there really a difference? 26–30 15'   3/8 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. lightweight, high-strength options, and watch your jib furl 31–35 ft Size Size Strength Weight the use of new synthetic fibers, unique constructions, became the standard against which all ropes were measured. Yes. All Samson lines are built with 4,500 lb 4,900 lb 6,300 lb heat, abrasion, or cutting while in use. Diameter Diameter Average Per 100 ft. easier under all conditions. and coatings to improve the service life of ropes, reduce Polyester is still regarded as an excellent fiber for many marine 100% premium nylon that provides INCHES MILLIMETER POUNDS POUNDS 31–35 ft 20' 1/2 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. ®    36–40 ft Alternately, a sailor may opt to strip the cover from a double weight, reduce snagging, enhance abrasion resistance, Dyneema is a registered applications and is widely used for covers on high-performance, excellent stretch and flexibility. Nylon’s 1/47,900 in. lb 6 mm8,600 lb 1,400 lb 10,0001.1 lb lb braid in order to save additional weight aloft for halyard and make splicing easier. trademark of Royal DSM N.V. or high-modulus double braids. elastic elongation properties help smooth 5/16 in. 8 mm 2,500 lb 1.7 lb ® 36–40 ft 25' 1/2 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. Dyneema is DSM’s high-performance    41–50 ft applications. The cover remains intact in areas on the rope polyethylene product. out the surge effects of wakes, waves, wind, ™ 3/87,900 in. lb 9 mm8,600 lb 3,500 lb 10,0002.7 lb lb Use a blended-core halyard on a jib > MANUFACTURING Samson’s standards of manufacturing High-modulus fibers: Which one, for what, and why? Selma Fids where the rope is cleated or winched. or heavy seas, making nylon the perfect fiber 7/165/8 in.in. 11 mm5/8 in. 4,600 lb 3/43.5 in.lb guarantee a quality product every time. Our There are several modern high-modulus fibers, each with a unique 41–50 ft 30' Made from highly polished stainless steel, Selma Fids are 51–60 ft furler so you do not stretch the sail TRADEMARK NOTICES: for dock and anchor lines. All of Samson’s   14,000 lb 15,200 lb 13,500 lb ® ® patented worldwide. Available in sets only, the Selma 1/2 in. 12 mm 6,700 lb 4.7 lb manufacturing plants, in Lafayette, Louisiana and AmSteel and AmSteel -Blue are registered trademarks set of characteristics. The challenge of the rope designer is to match Splicing techniques: of Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. colored dock lines are produced with 9/163/4 in.in. 14 mm3/4 in. 7,500 lb 7/86.0 in.lb beyond its design. Fid may be used to splice hollow braided lines 61–75 ft Ferndale, Washington are both ISO certified and utilize these characteristics with the unique performance requirements 51–60 ft 35' 19,400 lb 18,800 lb 19,000 lb Why is knowing the class of my line important? All Samson named products herein are trademarks of solution-dyed nylon to prevent bleed or fade.    from 1/8" to 9/16", or double braid and 5/8 in. 16 mm 10,900 lb 7.8 lb LEAN manufacturing principles. of the application for which they are designing. Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. 3-strand rope up to 1-1/8". 7/8 in. 1 in. Splicing techniques are different between Class I and 76–90 ft ® 29,000 lb 25,000 lb Class II ropes and reflect the differences in strengths and > SERVICE World-class service and support, whenever you Dyneema is a high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber with a Consistent quality from 61–75 ft 40' & 50'   Product Code: 903 ™ particularly well balanced set of characteristics that allow it to be the company that moors Accessory Cord1 in. Product Code: 480 grip between the two groups. It is absolutely critical to use need it, wherever you need it. 91–100 ft used in a variety of applications. Extremely lightweight with ultra-high more vessels than any other *For storm conditions upgrade one size and double chafe protection. With a polyester36,000 cover lband nylon core, the correct splice for the class of rope being used. The Samson’s Accessory Cord has excellent > EXPERIENCE When you sail with Samson, your boat carries strength, very low stretch, and excellent abrasion, cut, Our recreational marine products are **3/4" dock lines are available in black and navy blue only. 1 in. product specifications include rope construction, class and 101–120 ft flexibility, knotting, and strength characteristics the legacy of our 140+ years’ experience providing rope and UV resistance, it is well-suited for use in halyards, control subjected to the same rigorous testing 36,000 lb recommended splicing technique. for a smooth running, torque-free cord. to diverse industries. Known for excellence and quality, lines, and sheets. and quality control under which we SPECIFICATIONS Available in 500 ft. spools we have the experience, integrity, and reliability you can produce mooring lines and hawsers CUSTOM DOCK LINES Formulas for calculating Other high-modulus fibers include aramid fibers that blend very high custom dock lines: Size Size Strength Weight get only from The Strongest Name in Rope. for some of the world’s largest ANCHORDiameter LINE DiameterLENGTHS Average Per 100 ft. 2090 Thornton Street, strength, low stretch, and abrasion resistance with extreme heat INCHES MILLIMETER POUNDS POUNDS vessels. They are also professionally Bow Lines = 1-1/2 × Beam ™ ™ ™ resistance; liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibers; and PBO fibers, which Diameter Gold-N-Braid5/64 in. 2Supermm Strong 230 lb Pro-Set0.20 lb Ferndale, WA 98248 USA prespliced, with thimbles included INCHES FEET FEET FEET offer the highest strength of all the high-modulus fibers; however, it 1/8 in. 3 0.50 Tel 01.360.384.4669 on all anchor lines. Spring Lines = 3/4 × Length Over All mm 600 lb lb must be protected from UV light. These are all exceptionally low- 3/8 in. 100',5/32 150', in. 200' 4100',mm 150', 200'1,000 lb 100',0.80 150'lb Fax 01.360.384.0572 creep fibers. 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