Splicing and Making Up Service
At Boat Gear Direct we provide a professional, bespoke rope making up and splicing service for marine and mooring applications. Our experienced team cut, prepare and assemble all rope and rope combinations to your exact requirements before dispatch. This service covers the complete preparation of lines so they arrive ready to use on board or on site.
We handle rope fabrication and assembly on site within our workshop. All rope work is carried out by riggers trained in marine rigging techniques who work directly with customers to match technical specifications.
What We Do
All work is completed before sending out to you, meaning you receive finished products ready for deployment in your mooring, anchoring or rigging set up. The types of service elements we perform include:
We cut and prepare rope to required lengths for your application.
We splice rope ends to form eyes and other termination types for secure connections.
We make off rope ends and apply whipping to prevent fraying and ensure long term durability.
We fit thimbles into spliced eyes where required to protect rope at load points using appropriate marine grade thimbles.
Where needed we provide wear sleeves on soft eyes to reinforce high abrasion areas.
We can also fabricate bespoke rope and chain combinations assembled into finished mooring or anchoring sets tailored to your vessel specification.
Types of Ropes and Rigging We Work With
Our service accommodates a broad range of rope types stocked on the site, including:
Nylon 3 strand rope suitable for general marine use and mooring lines.
Nylon 8 strand heavy duty rope designed for higher loads and towing applications.
Polyester 3 strand rope offering good abrasion resistance and flexibility in wet conditions.
Polysteel ropes such as 8 strand octoplait lines with superior strength and weather resistance.
Staple spun polypropylene rope for lightweight floating mooring and towing needs.
We splice all of these rope constructions into soft eyes, hard eye thimble splices or other terminations based on your instructions
Terminations and Fittings
Terminations and fittings are an essential part of finished rope sets. The following components are available and fitted where required:
Marine grade thimbles in galvanised, stainless steel or nylon to protect spliced eyes under load.
Hard eye thimble splices for secure connection points.
Soft eye splices for general mooring and rigging applications.
Our workshop carries full stocks of these fittings to ensure the right match between rope type and end termination.
Why Choose Our Service
All rigging work is completed in our workshop before shipping. This means:
Finished ropes and sets are ready to install on arrival.
Workmanship is completed by trained riggers with marine experience.
You control rope length, splice type, terminations and any protective finishes.
If you are unsure which rope construction, splice type or terminal fitting suits your application, Contact us for advise based on vessel size, load requirements and environmental conditions.
To arrange a bespoke splicing or rope make up order, contact us with your requirements. We will confirm specifications, delivery options and pricing before fabrication begins.
You can do this yourself, and we have a video https://boatgeardirect.co.uk/how-to-splice-rope/