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Message 6 of 6
Posted by member Peter Clubbe on Tuesday 29 October 2024
Thanks for that info and advice Robert, reassuring. I'll place the order for the 60 with Rope Services. Cheers, Peter
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Message 5 of 6
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Friday 25 October 2024
Hi Peter
It was the 60 that I fitted and found it looked fine.
Once you’ve centred the rope on the boat . I supported it along the sides at various points with some twine before starting to secure it.
Kind regards
Robert
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Message 4 of 6
Posted by member Peter Clubbe on Sunday 20 October 2024
Hi Robert, just came across this post, am about to replace the rope on my Navigator, Rope Services have quoted me £385 + Vat + delivery etc etc which all adds up to £480 approx., using my existing core wire. They're offering a 60mm diameter synthetic replacement, but I note from several other posts that there seems to be some debate as to the correct size, with 72mm being stated as the original. I've measured the distance between the underside of the gunwale and the top of the wood rail and it's approx 65mm. Was the one you fitted 60mm and did it fill the "gap" adequately?
Cheers Peter
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Message 3 of 6
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Thursday 12 October 2023
Hi Tom
Meant to add that I found fitting the rope was quite straight forward. Get someone to help you.
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Message 2 of 6
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Thursday 12 October 2023
Hi Tom
Yes I've used this company twice. I assume it’s the same company at Houghton-le-Spring.
First rope for my Family Pilot was a natural one which lasted a reasonable time however I replaced it with a synthetic one which I perhaps should have done the first time.
I didn’t need a new wire rope so I just sent it to them to re use. If you need a new rope I believe there are companies around that can supply coated wire with a fitted eyelet which may be cheaper.
My price from memory was a bit less than what you’ve been quoted but it seems to be the way of things nowadays. My rope was a good price at the time in comparison to others.
Found them to be very helpful and always answered the phone if I needed to phone them.
Hope this helps
Robert.
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Message 1 of 6
Posted by member Tom Smith on Wednesday 11 October 2023
Hello all,
I have come across Rope services UK to supply my Hardy motorsailer with a new fender rope,
Has anyone bought through this company and is the price good? Has anyone had experience fitting?
The cost for re-roping is £385.00 plus VAT using your existing wire core.
If a new wire core is needed then the additional cost for this is
£110.00 plus VAT.
Thanks Tom
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