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NEW ENGLAND ROPES

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Yarns Singles Yarn - • 7 - : . ; : ^ 1 K Against the Wet Environment enhanced strength as well as minimal rope shrinkage and hardening. The ~~ -~ *N result - significant performance advantages _ _ ^ over ordinary twisted —nylon ropes including: * Excellent 1 breaking strength -

W 15% stronger • Superior wet abrasion resistance - up to 20X greater • Improved resistance to harmful UV rays • Outstanding durability for long-lasting performance

In preparation for the

America's Cup, I the world's best J^HUy^ sailors, engineers g^^^V^jJJi^^^K and designers are J9 joining forces, or | partnering - in pursuit of vital technological advantages.

At New England Ropes,partnering is also our key to engineering better dock and anchor lines. E ^ Our rope \ manufacturing starts

I with AlliedSignal's • high tenacity

J Caprolan® nylon • with a proprietary

W SeaGard® marine overfinish. That's our first line of defense against wet abrasion.

Bf utilizing a special rope stabilization process, we transform these

Join the forces that defend against wet abrasion mjjj^j figgf with New England lyl

Ropes' 3-strand

Dock and Anchor lines - available in A-.1 I a variety of sizes. /• ' ^•f-'

For further information, please call or write New England Ropes today.

SeaGard® is a registered trademark of ^IliedSignal ^^ FIBERS 848 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 Tel: (508) 678-8200, Fax: (508) 679-2363