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West Coast Sailing offers a full selection of marine grade sailing line and rigging including One Design rigging, pre cut line, line kits, and line by the foot for halyards, sheets, control lines, and more. Shop running rigging and standing rigging today from trusted brands including Marlow, Robline, Samson, Kingfisher, New England Ropes, and more.


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  • Laser/ILCA 8:1 Cunningham TecPro (Complete) Laser / ILCA 8:1 Cunningham TecPRO (Complete)

    Laser / ILCA 8:1 Cunningham TecPRO (Complete)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop

    $144.99
    Custom Spliced 8:1 Cunningham w/ Technora Control Line for Laser/ILCA Upgrade your Laser / ILCA cunningham control to the latest 8:1 purchase system with this complete set up from our Rig Shop. Our TecPRO 8:1 cunningham uses a set of three Harken T2...
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  • Laser / ILCA Vang Complete TecPRO (Allen Vang Block)

    Laser / ILCA Vang Complete TecPRO (Allen Vang Block)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    Custom Spliced Laser/ILCA Vang Assembly with Technora Line & Allen XHL Vang Block Upgrade your Laser / ILCA with this complete, ready to sail vang assembly from the West Coast Sailing Rig Shop. This is our top tier vang assembly with upgrade to the...
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  • J/80 Main Halyard w/ Shackle J/80 Main Halyard w/ Shackle

    J/80 Main Halyard w/ Shackle

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $304.99
    Upgrade your J/80 sailboat with a new Main Halyard from the West Coast Sailing Rig Shop. This option features 8mm Marlow D2 Race, a high-strength, lightweight all-round performance line with Dyneema core and a 24 plait braided polyester cover...
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  • J/70 Backstay Flicker J/70 Backstay Flicker

    J/70 Backstay Flicker

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $89.99
    Up your J/70 rigging game with our Backstay Flicker, which keeps your backstay clear of  main sail battens when sail crosses in tacks and gybes. We build these in house, starting with a powder coated epoxy backstay flicker from RBS and then add...
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  • Thistle Main Halyard Tapered (6mm Excel)

    Thistle Main Halyard Tapered (6mm Excel)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $172.99
    This is a high performance main halyard line for the Thistle sailboat. Developed in coordination with Thistle class experts, this tapered version is a performance upgrade of our standard halyard.  Featuring a taper/bury on both ends for less weight...
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  • Thistle Spinsheet Continuous Tapered (6mm Excel Racing) 6mm Marlow Excel Racing

    Thistle Spinsheet Continuous Tapered (6mm Excel Racing)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $199.99
    This is a high performance continuous and tapered spinnaker sheet for the Thistle sailboat. Developed in coordination with Thistle class experts, this is a continuous sheet, with the center running through the boat and the ends attached to the sail,...
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  • Melges 24 4:1 Main Halyard Vectran

    Melges 24 4:1 Main Halyard Vectran

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $209.99
    Our Melges 24 Main Halyard is made with 5mm Vectrus 12 (vectran) for the primary halyard section that is eye-to-eye spliced with 5mm Amsteel Blue (dyneema) for the hoisting tail. We build this halyard to just the right length for attaching your 4:1 fine...
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  • Melges 24 Jib Sheet (Continuous/Tapered) Melges 24 Jib Sheet (Continuous/Tapered)

    Melges 24 Jib Sheet (Continuous/Tapered)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $209.99
    Our Melges 24 Jib sheets are continuous and tapered. This option is made from Admiral 5000 by Robline, a high performance line with Dyneema SK78 core for limited to no stretch and 24 Plait Polyester cover for durability. Ideal for the active racer...
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  • J/24 Spinnaker Sheet (Ultra Lite) J/24 Spinnaker Sheet (Ultra Lite)

    J/24 Spinnaker Sheet (Ultra Lite)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $94.99
    Our J/24 Spinnaker Sheets are made with line that features a Dyneema or a blended Dyneema core. This ensures a lightweight and strong sheet, with both ends whipped for durability and core secured to the cover preventing no-load movement. This option...
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  • J/22 Twings (Pair) with Ring

    J/22 Twings (Pair) with Ring

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $209.99
    Twing lines are designed to help control the angle of the spinnaker sheets. Our J/22 Twings are sold in pairs and feature 14mm lead rings for a low friction system. Built from strong, low stretch 6mm Dinghy Control which features a Dyneema core with...
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  • Laser / ILCA Outhaul TecPRO 6:1 (Complete) Laser / ILCA Outhaul TecPRO 6:1 (Complete)

    Laser / ILCA Outhaul TecPRO 6:1 (Complete)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $169.99
    Custom Spliced Laser/ILCA 6:1 Outhaul Assembly w/ Technora Control Line & Harken Blocks Upgrade your Laser / ILCA outhaul to the latest 6:1 purchase system with this complete set up from our Rig Shop. This is our updated 'Aft Loop' quick release...
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  • 10mm Marlow D2 Racing Line

    10mm Marlow D2 Racing

    Marlow Ropes

    $3.38
    The pre-stretched, bio-based D12 78 core makes Marlow D2 Racing a high-strength, lightweight all-round performer. It is color coded with the cover ensuring identification is assured even if the cover is stripped. Upgrade polyester halyards with D2 Racing...
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  • 8mm Marlow D2 Racing

    8mm Marlow D2 Racing

    Marlow Ropes
    $2.65
    The pre-stretched, bio-based D12 78 core makes Marlow D2 Racing a high-strength, lightweight all-round performer. It is color coded with the cover ensuring identification is assured even if the cover is stripped. Upgrade polyester halyards with D2 Racing...
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  • Laser / ILCA Vang Control PRO Laser / ILCA Vang Control PRO

    Laser / ILCA Vang Control PRO

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $94.99
    Custom Spliced Control Line & Primary Line for Laser/ILCA Vang Assembly Upgrade your Laser / ILCA boom vang assembly with our PRO control line upgrade. This kit starts with a Harken 18mm T2 Double Block, a popular choice among Laser/ILCA sailors. We...
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  • Laser / ILCA 8:1 Cunningham PRO (Complete)

    Laser / ILCA 8:1 Cunningham PRO (Complete)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $134.99
    Upgrade your Laser / ILCA cunningham control to the latest 8:1 purchase system with this complete set up from our Rig Shop. Our PRO 8:1 cunningham uses a set of three Harken T2 carbo blocks to create a cunningham that is easy to rig and unrig, with...
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  • Laser/ILCA Outhaul PRO 6:1 (Complete) Laser / ILCA Outhaul PRO 6:1 (Complete)

    Laser / ILCA Outhaul PRO 6:1 (Complete)

    West Coast Sailing Rig Shop
    $149.99
    Upgrade your Laser / ILCA outhaul to the latest 6:1 purchase system with this complete set up from our Rig Shop. This is our updated 'Aft Loop' quick release style. Our PRO outhaul includes two single blocks with spliced Dyneema for luggage tagging...
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Sailboat Line & Rigging - Halyards, Sheets, Control Lines & More

Line is a critical part of any sailboat, from small dinghy to super yacht and everything in between. West Coast Sailing offers a wide variety of line and marine rope for every sailor from leading line manufacturers. Whether you're looking for a new control line for your Laser vang, jib sheet for your J24, replacement halyard for your cruising boat, or a high strength low stretch line for a high performance application, we've got what you need to get you back on the water. Shop by common application, diameter, material, and more with options available from Robline, Marlow, Alpha Ropes, and New England Ropes. All line sold by the foot with line kits for select boats and small diameter mini spools available.


Shop By Boat

West Coast Sailing offers custom rigging, line kits, and pre cut line for many popular one design dinghies and keelboats. These products make it simple to get the right line for your sailboat and you can be confident they will work great.

Shop By Line Type

Line has come a long way in the past few decades, and current options offer great value and performance. We offer a variety of high tech Lines, which generally feature a non-stretch core for strength, durable cruising lines, which are typically polyester and less expensive but still strong and durable, or Dyneema, Spectra, & Vectran for non-stretch control line, halyard, and sheet applications. Shockcord bungee and floating Polypropylene also available. Scroll down this page for recommendations for line material based on your boat size and application.

 

Shop By Diameter

West Coast Sailing carries over 80 different lines from 6 of the best rope manufacturers in diameters ranging from 1mm all the way up to 12mm. Use our handy category filters to narrow in on the specific diameter of lines that work for your application, and then pick the one that meets your exact criteria for performance, color, or price.

 

Additional Line Options & Services

In addition to per foot line, pre cut line, line kits, and custom rigging, West Coast Sailing also offers mini spools, splicing equipment, and custom rigging services. If you can dream it, our team can build it! 

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Line Fiber Type / Material Guide

Line Type   Stretch   Absorption Resistance Floatability Abrasion/Chafe UV Resistance     Creep       Hand Feel  
Polypropylene  Fair  Excellent  Excellent  Poor  Poor Poor Fair 
Polyester  Poor Poor  Poor  Excellent  Excellent Poor  Good 
Technora  Excellent Poor   Fair Excellent Poor Good  Good 
Dyneema/Spectra  Good  Good  Good Good  Good Fair  Good 
Vectran  Excellent Fair   Fair  Poor Poor Excellent  Fair 
Cordura  Good  Good Good  Excellent  Good Fair Excellent 
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Line Application Guide - Dinghy

Dinghy

Polyester &
Polypropylene

Polyester
Double Braid

Dyneema Blended
Single Braid
Dyneema Blended
Double Braid
Blended Core
Double Braid
Dyneema Core
Double Braid
Vectran Core
Double Braid
 
Main Halyard         Good Better Best
Jib/Genoa Halyard         Good Better Best
Spinnaker Halyard         Good Better  
Mainsheet Good   Best Best      
Jib/Genoa Sheet Good   Best Best      
Spinnaker Sheet Good   Best Best      
Control Lines     Better     Better  
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Line Application Guide - Racing

Racing

Polyester &
Polypropylene

Polyester
Double Braid

Dyneema Blended
Single Braid
Dyneema Blended
Double Braid
Blended Core
Double Braid
Dyneema Core
Double Braid
Vectran Core
Double Braid
 
Main Halyard         Good Better Best
Jib/Genoa Halyard         Good Better Best
Spinnaker Halyard         Good Best  
Mainsheet Good   Best Better Good Best  
Jib/Genoa Sheet         Good Best  
Spinnaker Sheet     Better Best Good Best  
Control Lines    Good Better Better Good Best  

Line Application Guide - Performance Cruising

Performance
Cruising

Polyester &
Polypropylene

Polyester
Double Braid

Dyneema Blended
Single Braid
Dyneema Blended
Double Braid
Blended Core
Double Braid
Dyneema Core
Double Braid
Vectran Core
Double Braid
 
Main Halyard    Good     Better Better Best
Jib/Genoa Halyard   Good     Better Better Best
Spinnaker Halyard   Good     Better Best  
Mainsheet Good Good Better   Better Best  
Jib/Genoa Sheet Good Good     Better Best  
Spinnaker Sheet Good Good     Better Best  
Control Lines Good Good Better   Better  Better  
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Line Diameter Guide

Recommended Diameter by Application & Boat Length

Application

Boat Length
10 - 18 Feet

Boat Length
18 - 24 Feet
Boat Length
24 - 32 Feet
Boat Length
32 - 38 Feet
Boat Length
38 - 45 Feet
Boat Length
45 - 52 Feet
Main Halyard 6mm / 1/4 in  6mm / 1/4 in 8mm / 5/16 in  8mm / 5/16 in  9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in
Jib/Genoa Halyard 6mm / 1/4 in  6mm / 1/4 in 8mm / 5/16 in  8mm / 5/16 in  9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in
Spinnaker Halyard 6mm / 1/4 in  6mm / 1/4 in  8mm / 5/16 in 9mm / 3/8 in  9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in
Topping Lift 6mm / 1/4 in 6mm / 1/4 in 8mm / 5/16 in 9mm / 3/8 in 9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in
Mainsheet 8mm / 5/16 in 9mm / 3/8 in 9mm / 3/8 in 
9mm / 3/8 in  11mm / 7/16 in 12mm / 1/2 in
Jib/Genoa Sheet 6mm / 1/4 in 8mm / 5/16 in 9mm / 3/8 in  9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in 12mm / 1/2 in
Spinnaker Sheet 6mm / 1/4 in 8mm / 5/16 in 8mm / 5/16 in 8mm / 5/16 in 9mm / 3/8 in 9mm / 3/8 in
Tack Line 5mm / 3/16 in 6mm / 1/4 in 9mm / 3/8 in 9mm / 3/8 in  9mm / 3/8 in 11mm / 7/16 in
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MM to Inch
Conversion Chart

 1mm = 3/64 inch  2mm = 5/64 inch  3mm = 1/8 inch 4mm = 5/32 inch  5mm = 3/16 inch  6mm = 1/4 inch
7mm = 9/32 inch   8mm = 5/16 inch  9mm = 3/8 inch  10mm = 25/64 inch  11mm = 7/16 inch 12mm = 1/2 inch 

 

If you are replacing an existing line, the easiest way to determine what diameter you need is to match what you already have. This can be done with a caliper or by close estimation with a tape measure. For example, if you've previously used a 7mm halyard and it has performed well, another 7mm line is likely a great choice. In most applications, there is some flexibility in the exact diameter that can be used. Most blocks, for example, have an 'ideal' diameter (ie, the line diameter that runs most effectively though the block's sheave) but also have a range so that you can run a slightly thinner or slightly thicker line. If you have a halyard that is getting hung up in your rig, stepping down 1-2mm might help the halyard run more efficiently. If you have a larger boat or rig and want to run a thinner halyard, consider a double braid line that features a Dyneema or Spectra core for strength. A similar approach can be applied to replacing sheets, control lines, and other line on your sailboat.


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Line Application & Suggested Measurement

Mainsheet - (E+2) x Purchase
Genoa Sheet - 1.5 x LOA
Jib Sheet - LOA
Spinnaker Sheet - 2 x LOA (recommend adding 5-10')
Asymmetrical Sheet (Outside) - 3 x LOA
Asymmetrical Sheet (Inside Only - 2.5 x LOA
Main Halyard - 2P + Distance to the Clutch
Jib Halyard - 2I + Distance to the Clutch
Spinnaker Halyard - 2I + 20'
Tack Line - J x 5

Please Note - Customer specified lengths are always preferred. These lengths are only recommendations and not specific to your boat.

Double Braid vs Single Braid

Two terms you will often see in line descriptions are 'double braid' and 'single braid', which refer to the way the line is constructed. At the most basic level, a double braid line has a cover and a core whereas a single braid does not, but there are other important distinctions to consider when making a line selection.

Single Braids are made up of either 8 or 12 strands that are braided into a circular pattern, half clockwise and half counter clockwise. This produces a line that is supple, absorbs twists, and tends not to kink. There are two types of single braid lines: performance single braids and polyester/blended single braids. Performance single braids are made from fibers with very low stretch and designed to handle extreme loads - think Dyneema, Spectra, or Vectran. Polyester/blended single braids, sometimes called hollow braid, are soft and easy to grip, built for sheets and hand-adjusted control lines. These are less common than performance single braid lines but recommended in a few specific applications.

Double Braids, sometimes called braid on braid, have a braided core within a braided outer jacket or cover. This creates a strong, durable, smooth-running line that is easy to handle. Double braids are used for the vast majority of all running rigging on sailboats including sheets, halyards and control lines for both cruising or racing. There are two types to consider: polyester double braids and high-tech double braids. Polyester double braids, found most commonly on recreational and cruising sailboats, have a polyester cover with polyester core. These are low maintenance, affordable, and long-lasting, while offering relatively low stretch and high working loads. For additional strength and minimal stretch, consider high-tech double braids. These lines typically feature a Dyneema or Spectra core (non-stretch) inside a polyester or polyester/dyneema blend cover for additional durability. They are more expensive but often the go to choice for high performance racing boats.


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