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Shop Sailboat Line by Diameter: 1mm - 12mm Line

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.


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  • 8mm Orion 500 Line

    8mm Robline Orion 500 Line

    Robline
    $0.66
    8mm Orion 500 from Robline is one of our favorite all-around, jack-of-all-trades type line options. It is a fantastic all purpose polyester line suitable for mainsheets and jib sheets in many small sailboats. It has a soft hand, great strength, and is...
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  • 8mm Orion 300 Line

    8mm Robline Orion 300 Line

    Robline
    $0.66
    Robline Orion 300 is a versatile all-round rope featuring a traditional design. Its high UV resistance, longevity, and great ease of handling make this product a benchmark for many recreational and cruising applications. The soft hand and durable...
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  • 8mm Alpha SSR Line

    8mm Alpha SSR Line

    Alpha Ropes
    $1.68
    8mm SSR from Alpha Ropes is a perfect larger diameter sail control line or sheet on small boats and designed with Olympic racers in mind. A single braid blend of Spectra and Cordura makes this line both durable and soft in the hand. Very similar to...
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  • 8mm Marlow Excel Marstron Line

    8mm Marlow Excel Marstron Line

    Marlow Ropes
    $0.70
    8mm Excel Marstron from Marlow is a lightweight sheet that absorbs little to no water, meaning it floats! This makes it a great option for spinnaker sheets or as a bow line for smaller sailboats. Diameter - 8mm (5/16 inch) Core...
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  • 8mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line Green 8mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line Green

    8mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line

    Robline
    $1.77
    Robline Admiral 5000 is an allround rope that is easy to splice and taper while offering highest breaking load values at the same time. Recommended for halyards on larger boards where low stretch is required. Admiral 5000 is made for sailors and...
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  • 8mm Robline Dinghy Sheet XL Line

    8mm Robline Dinghy Sheet XL Line

    Robline
    $0.79
    Dinghy Sheet XL from Robline was designed specifically to avoid kinks in a small boat applications such as main or jib sheets. This line offers good grip and abrasion resistance while keeping a round shape under load. The polyester/polyamide blend cover...
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  • 8mm Samson Ultra-Lite Line

    8mm Samson Ultra-Lite Line

    Samson
    $1.38
    Samson Ultra-Lite is lightweight, floating double braid line with a modest strength/weight ratio and a great price point. This 8 mm version is ideal for light-wind sheets for the club racer or performance cruiser and features a Dyneema SK-75/MFP...
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  • 8mm Bzzz Line

    New England Ropes 8mm Bzzz Line

    New England Ropes
    $0.95
    Dinghy and small boat sailors love New England Ropes Bzzz line for its soft feel and kink-free performance, thanks to a unique combination of spun polyester and multi-filament polypropylene (MFP). As a single braid blend, this lightweight line retains...
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  • 8mm Shockcord

    8mm Shockcord

    R&W Marine Cordage
    $0.55
    Shockcord (sometimes called bungee) is a stretchy line used in a variety of sailboat applications. This premium 6mm shock cord offer superior protection against abrasion and UV and is great for medium to heavy duty applications. The core is comprised of...
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  • 9mm Top Cruiser Kmix Line

    9mm Alpha Cruiser 24 Kmix

    Alpha Ropes
    $1.26
    Cruiser 24 Kmix from Alpha Ropes is a great all around line for sheets and other large diameter applications. This 9 mm double braid line is light weight and offers great grip. It features strong polyester core with 24 plait polyester cover for great...
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  • 9mm Robline Coppa 5000 Line Blue 9mm Robline Coppa 5000 Line Lime

    9mm Robline Coppa 5000 Line

    Robline
    $2.86
    Robline Coppa 5000 is a great high performance line for sheeting on larger dinghies and keelboats. It has a Dyneema SK-78 core and provided with a 24-plait cover for easy splicing and stripping. It is ideal for applications where minimum stretch and...
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  • 10mm Robline Orion 300 Line Blue 10mm Robline Orion 300 Line Green

    10mm Robline Orion 300 Line

    Robline
    $0.93
    Robline Orion 300 is a versatile all-round rope featuring a traditional design. Its high UV resistance, longevity, and great ease of handling make this product a benchmark for many recreational and cruising applications. The soft hand and durable...
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  • 10mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line 10mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line

    10mm Robline Admiral 5000 Line

    Robline
    $2.59
    Robline Admiral 5000 is an allround rope that is easy to splice and taper while offering highest breaking load values at the same time. Recommended for halyards on larger boards where low stretch is required. Admiral 5000 is made for sailors and...
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  • 12mm Orion 300 Line Blue

    12mm Robline Orion 300 Line

    Robline
    $1.17
    Robline Orion 300 is a versatile all-round rope featuring a traditional design. Its high UV resistance, longevity, and great ease of handling make this product a benchmark for many recreational and cruising applications. The soft hand and durable...
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    $1.17
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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
 

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 

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