Crackpots Marine
Ropes and Floats
Crackpots stocks a comprehensive range of ropes suited to crayfishing, commercial fishing, general marine and rural industries.
Our premium quality, high strength, hardwearing double construction PE and PP ropes have been developed specifically for West Australian fishing industries, and West Australian conditions.
We don’t stock inferior or cheap brands because we recognise that our customers need quality that functions successfully at the extreme end of their specifications. Dealing directly with our manufacturers gives us complete control over the method of construction and materials used, and because we buy in bulk our prices are extremely competitive.
Polypropylene (PP Danline) ropes
Crackpots is a proud, longterm WA stockist of premium Danline Double Construction Polypropylene Ropes. Experience and product development has shown these ropes to consistently provide superior coiling and handling characteristics, as well as high breaking strain.
Our Polypropylene (PP Danline) rope is high tenacity specifically designed for the fishing industry. Our proprietary construction method results in a significantly higher breaking strain than other PP ropes. Often called ‘rag rope’, PP is used almost exclusively by professional & amateur crayfishers up and down the WA coast.
Key features of PP rope include:
- High tensile strength
- Excellent coiling characteristics
- Low slippage
- High resistance to abrasion
- Range of colours:pink, yellow, blue, green, black
- Available in 4-36mm
- UV stable – resistant to sunlight, chemical attack, rot and mildew
- Floats on water
Polyethylene (PE) ropes
Our premium Double Construction Polyethylene (PE) ropes have excellent handling characteristics, are extremely hard wearing and exhibit extended longevity.
This is achieved using the Double Construction method, an essential component of the fabrication process, where round monofilament yarns are ‘locked’ against each other to produce strength that can cope with the harshest conditions.
Shiny and smooth in appearance, PE is ideally suited to conditions where excellent abrasion resistance is required.
Key features of PE rope include:
- Excellent coiling characteristics
- More ‘give’ than PP, tensile strength slightly lower
- Colours: orange, yellow and black
- Excellent UV resistance
- Floats on water
- Available in medium-hard and hard lay
Double Braid Polyester Rope
Our 16 and 24 plait sheen finish rope has a 100% polyester jacket and core. This high quality, Australian-made double braided polyester rope is used extensively where high breaking strain and exceptionally abrasive and harsh environmental conditions exist, and is used extensively for a variety of marine, recreational and industrial applications including:
- anchor ropes,
- mooring ropes
- and commercial fishing
Key features of Double Braid polyester rope include:
- Excellent grip and glides easily through blocks and winches.
- UV stable – resistant to sunlight, chemical attack, rot and mildew
- Single or double braided
- Sinks in water
- 6 – 14mm diameter in stock
- Can be made to order in custom colours
Lead Core Ropes
We stock 3-strand Polypropylene in 11, 12 and 14mm.
Used mainly in the commercial fishing industry, propylene lead core has many applications in the net fishing, crab, crayfish and octopus fishing industries.
We can cut to size, and offer a splicing service including hard and soft eyes to meet specific pen or anchoring requirements.
High Visibility Yellow EVA floats
Exclusive to Crackpots, these distinctive high density, UV-stablised floats have been pressure-tested to four atmospheres, and come with a plastic float saver insert to ensure longevity. Easier to spot amongst the whitecaps, they also offer easy recognition amongst the traditional white polystyrene floats.
High Density Polystyrene Floats
We only stock High Density Polystyrene Floats that are made right here in WA. The way they are manufactured at the foundry means that they are:
- Longer lasting
- Resistant to underwater pressure
- Less likely to break up and pollute the marine environment.
Range of Polystyrene Floats Available
- Round - 4″, 6″, 8″ and 12″
- Torpedo or football floats – 300 x 200mm or 400 x 200mm
- Crab Floats – 100 x 160mm and 150 x 200mm
