A modern range of soft attachment marine hardware

Ropeye is a modern range of soft attachment marine hardware, designed to replace traditional metal fittings with lighter, stronger, and more versatile solutions.

Instead of stainless pad eyes, shackles, or eye bolts, Ropeye uses: 

• Dyneema® loops, from our friends at Gottifredi Maffioli
• Carbon or glass fibre bases, white or black.  
• Bonded (stick-on) or soft attachment systems 

The result is hardware that is: 

• Significantly lighter than metal fittings 
• Corrosion-free 
• Easy to install (often glue-on, no drilling) 
• Designed for cleaner, lower-profile deck layouts 

Originally developed for high-performance racing, Ropeye is now widely used across cruising and production boats thanks to its simplicity and reliability. Why is it so popular? Ropeye fits perfectly with modern rope systems because it’s built around textile-based rigging rather than metal: 

• Soft pad eyes and loops integrate seamlessly with high-performance lines 
• Reduces weight aloft and across the deck 
• Creates quieter, smoother, snag-free setups 
• Ideal for both load-bearing and utility applications 

Think of it as the hardware equivalent of upgrading your hardware to Dyneema. 

Now available from stock in the UK at Kingfisher Yacht Ropes. Ask your sales rep or contact the office for more details or to order yours.