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Riv
Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 13 Location: South Devon Online Status: Offline Posts: 353 |
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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?
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423zero
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3406 |
Post Options Quote Reply 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 |
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply 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
Edited by Sam.Spoons - 10 Jun 19 at 8:50am |
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NicolaJayne
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:16pm |
actually oily ? or more that the cover feels slick and polished compared to cheap rope ? |
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:25pm |
I put mine in a sleeping bag 'bag' got a draw string.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 19 at 12:31pm |
Washing machine will work well.
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