Excel Fusion+ by Marlow: lżejsza i łatwiejsza do zaplatania linka do łodzi wyczynowych

Switching to a line built around a Dyneema D12 SK78 pre-stretched core reduces elongation and simplifies on-deck logistics by shortening splice time and lowering the risk of cover creep during heavy sail loads. Marlow Ropes’ Excel Fusion+ is intended to streamline maintenance and handling aboard high-performance dinghies and keelboats, improving turnaround at marinas and race events.

Construction, materials and what that means for sailors

The Excel Fusion+ combines a Dyneema D12 SK78 pre-stretched core with a technical cover blended from Dyneema oraz polypropylene. This pairing is engineered to deliver low stretch, high strength and a cover that stays lightweight and flexible, which in practice reduces kinking and helps the line run cleanly through blocks and fairleads.

Practical benefits on deck

From a practical perspective, the Excel Fusion+ aims to be:

• Smoother to handle — the cover runs more freely through blocks and trims cleanly.
• Easier to splice — the colour-matched core simplifies identification when burying the cover on stripped sections.
• Water-resistant and soft — the material choice prevents absorbency and keeps tactile comfort in wet conditions.
• Niewymagający częstej konserwacji — fewer kinks and consistent running reduce gear checks and workshop turnaround.

See it at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show

Marlow Ropes will exhibit the Excel Fusion+ at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show at Farnborough International on 21–22 February. The company returns for its 19th year, bringing hands-on demos so sailors, riggers and gear nuts can test splicing techniques and feel how the rope runs through blocks before committing to a purchase.

Visitor details: RYA members and children aged 15 and under enter free with an accompanying adult; adult day tickets are £15 and weekend tickets £22.50. PBO readers previously received a discount code RYAEX26180 for ticket savings.

How the design simplifies splicing

The colour-matched core is a small but important detail: when a section of cover is stripped for a buried splice, the matching colouring makes the core easier to identify quickly, reducing mistakes and the time spent at the bench or on the foredeck. The pre-stretched Dyneema core also minimises post-splice settling, meaning splices retain desirable tension and length characteristics without repeated adjustments.

Who will benefit and recommended applications

The Fusion+ is aimed at sailors prioritising low weight, high strength and simple maintenance. Typical use cases include:

• Racing dinghy sheets and control lines where quick splices and minimal elongation matter;
• Cruising or sport keelboat control lines that benefit from smoother block runs;
• Riggers and chandleries looking to offer customers a splice-friendly product for one-design fleets.

Colours such as blue, yellow and orange also serve practical deck-management roles: high-visibility lines reduce crew confusion during hectic manoeuvres and help match sheets to control functions at a glance.

The show demos and technical briefings by Marlow representatives emphasize the balance between strength, low elongation and grip, a combination achieved through the refined blend of Dyneema SK78 core and Polypropylene cover. Paul Honess, leisure marine sales director for Marlow Ropes, highlighted the line’s ease of splicing for both professionals and enthusiasts and the company’s eagerness to demonstrate it in person.

At a glance: Excel Fusion+ is an evolution focused on usability — lighter, softer, and engineered to make rigging chores quicker and more reliable, which in turn supports smoother event logistics and better on-water performance.

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In summary, Marlow’s Excel Fusion+ brings a Dyneema D12 SK78 core and a Dyneema/polypropylene cover together to reduce stretch, simplify splicing and improve handling through blocks. Available in 6mm–8mm diameters with colour-matched cores and bold colourways, it targets racing dinghies and performance keelboats where low weight and easy maintenance matter. Whether you’re chasing better on-deck ergonomics for yacht parties, planning cruise packages or seeking eco-friendly wildlife safaris between regattas, understanding gear like this helps plan smarter travel experiences and adventure activities, from museum tours with live guides to exclusive yacht charters for events. Engaging directly with the product at shows or through hands-on trials remains the best way to judge its fit for your sails and voyages.