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    • Diameter
      5/32 Inch
    • Color
      Green

    $1.31

    4mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid Green

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    Model #9059379 | Mfg #C1462-04-00600

    UPC #753963125975

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 3500 Pounds
    • Color: Green
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 5/32 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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    • Diameter
      1/8 Inch
    • Color
      Clear

    $0.89

    3mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid, Clear

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    Model #155791 | Mfg #C1460-03-00300

    UPC #753963134977

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 1900 Pounds
    • Color: Clear
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 1/8 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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    • Diameter
      3/16 Inch
    • Color
      Gray

    $1.19

    5mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid, Clear

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    Model #155809 | Mfg #C1460-05-00300

    UPC #753963134984

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 4750 Pounds
    • Color: Gray
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 3/16 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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    • Diameter
      1/4 Inch
    • Color
      Clear

    $2.69

    6mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid, Clear

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    Model #155817 | Mfg #C1460-06-00600

    UPC #753963091157

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 7500 Pounds
    • Color: Clear
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 1/4 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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    • Diameter
      5/16 Inch
    • Color
      Clear

    $3.09

    8mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid, Clear

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    Model #155833 | Mfg #C1460-08-00600

    UPC #753963096534

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 11500 Pounds
    • Color: Clear
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 5/16 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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    • Diameter
      5/32 Inch
    • Color
      Clear

    $1.04

    4mm V-12 Vectran Single Braid, Clear

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    Model #9059361 | Mfg #C1460-04-00600

    UPC #753963107445

    • Best Use: High Load Applications
      Low Stretch Applications
      Backstays
      Checkstays
      Halyards
    • Breaking Strength: 3500 Pounds
    • Color: Clear
    • Core Fiber: 100 Percent Vectran
    • Cover Fiber: Braided Polyester
    • Diameter: 5/32 Inch
    • Stretch: Lowest Stretch (< 1%)
    • Type: Single Braid
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NEW ENGLAND ROPES
V-12 Vectran Single Braid
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Product Overview

Like wire but better!

One of the lowest stretch, highest strength rigging lines we sell, with virtually no creep and excellent durability. Excellent abrasion resistance. Stays light even when wet because it does not absorb water. Can be downsized. Easy to splice and holds knots.  A performance line with ultra low stretch and creep. Construction: 12-strand single braid. Core Fiber/Construction: 100% Vectran. Stretch: 0.71% at 20% of breaking strength. Light Gold in 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm; Green in 4 and 6mm only; Sold by the foot.

Key Features

  • 100% Vectran® Construction
  • 0.71% stretch at 20% of breaking strength
  • Good abrasion resistance' high performance 
  • Stays light even when wet because it does not absorb water
  • High performance line 
  • 12-strand single braid Core
  • Easily spliced
  • No creep
  • Good fatigue resistance

Common Applications

  • High-load, low-stretch applications
  • Backstays
  • Checkstays  
  • Halyards on racing boats, megayachts 
  • Use where high strength, low stretch, light weight, and zero creep are required 
  • Afterguys

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including formaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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