GLEISTEIN CRUISE XP - The all-rounder

SVB item number: 557631 Manufacturer no.: 555229
High performance rope for sheets and halyards. Exclusive to SVB! Exclusive to SVB! Double braided rope with Dyneema® core and polyester cover. Top breaking load and minimal elongation.
Order your rope conveniently by the metre – or configure it according to your preferences in our rope configurator.
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only  €2.40 (€2.40 / mtr.)
Compared to splicing, knotting significantly reduces rope strength by an average of 50%. Would you like to modify your splice?
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Product data

  • SVB item number 557631
  • EAN 4063234051015
  • Manufacturer no. 555229
  • Description GLEISTEIN - CRUISE XP
  • Construction Core-sheath-braid
  • Rope-Ø 6 mm
  • Colour black
  • Rope type Sheet, Halyard, Trim line
  • Sailing style Cruising
  • Breaking load 1250 daN
  • For sail area 1 - 10 m²
  • Max. order length 200 m
  • Weight 25 g/m
  • Working stretch 1.8 %
  • Core material Dyneema
  • Inner cover Yes
  • Sheath material Polyester
  • Dyneema Yes
  • Water absorption Medium
  • Floatable No
  • UV resistance Very good
  • Abrasion resistance Very good
  • Chemical resistance Good
  • Clamping force in latch stoppers Medium
  • Splicing complexity Difficult
  • Possible splices Eye splice, Eye splice with thimble, Eye splice with round thimble, Eye splice with shackle, Wire-rope splice, Continuous splice, Flemish eye, Pilot eye, Whipping, Rope connection splice, Eye splice with carabiner
  • Rope application area Main halyard (1), Gennaker halyard (2), Genoa halyard (3), Spinnaker halyard (4), Main sheet (5), Spi/Gennaker sheet (6), Genoa sheet (7), Spi guy (8), Topping lift (11), Boom vang (12), Reefing line (13), Main outhaul (14), Cunningham (15), Roller reefing line (16), Spipole uphaul (18), spipole foreguy (19)
  • Configurable Yes
  • Current asset Yes
  • Standing goods No

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Product details

Outstanding strength, minimal elongation, extreme durability: the all-rounder at the highest level. Cruise XP: uncompromising halyard and sheet rigging for cruising and regatta sailors. A high-modulus fibre core made of Dyneema® ensures excellent breaking loads with minimal stretch. It absorbs the load, while the polyester fibre sheath provides support and protects the high-quality core from damage. Suitable for all halyard stoppers, sheet cleats and self-tailing winches.

Order your rope conveniently by the metre – or configure it according to your preferences in our rope configurator.

Features:

  • Intermediate sheath made of staple fibres
  • Runs very smoothly on sheaves, even with smaller sheave diameters
  • Universal rope for halyards and sheets
  • Excellent price-performance ratio

Cleaning ropes:

Please note the following when cleaning/washing polyester and Dyneema ropes:

  • Hand wash (SVB recommendation):
    • Place the rope in a large bucket or bathtub and fill with warm water.
    • Clean the rope thoroughly with your hands.
    • Do not use regular washing powder (you can find a possible alternative here).
    • Do not use fabric softener.
    • Then wash the rope with clean water.
  • Washing machine:
    • Only wash rope in a cotton bag.
    • Wash at a maximum of 30 degrees.
    • Do not use regular washing powder (you can find a possible alternative here).
    • Do not use fabric softener.
  • Do not tumble dry the rope.
    • After washing, allow the ropes to drip dry (protected from UV radiation).

Features

Discover the features that make this product stand out. From technical details to special functions – we’ve summarized all the key information for you.

Rope application area
Main halyard (1) Gennaker halyard (2) Genoa halyard (3) Spinnaker halyard (4) Main sheet (5) Spi/Gennaker sheet (6) Genoa sheet (7) Spi guy (8) Topping lift (11) Boom vang (12) Reefing line (13) Main outhaul (14) Cunningham (15) Roller reefing line (16) Spipole uphaul (18) spipole foreguy (19)
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Documents

en-flag Datasheet
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en-flag Manual
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What other SVB customers have to say

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149 customer reviews

4.6 (out of 149 ratings)
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94% recommend SVB
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  • Hold in clutch (9)
  • Material (7)
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  • Colour (1)
  • Quality (2)
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Customer images (2) from all reviews

Markus H.
by Markus H. Flag of Germany 6/3/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 557633 in use on a Neptun Yachten - Neptun 20
Good quality
Delivery was on time, clean, and with undamaged packaging. The goods were as expected. Durability cannot yet be assessed.
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Thomas U.
by Thomas U. Flag of Germany 5/14/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 555234
Everything is perfect again
Well suited for use as a large case, among other things.
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Carlo S.
by Carlo S. Flag of Italy 4/13/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 557633
Optimal
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Carlo S.
by Carlo S. Flag of Italy 4/13/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 557634
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Carlo S.
by Carlo S. Flag of Italy 4/13/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 557632
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Customers ask customers

General question
Craig B. | Oct 17, 2019 Flag of English
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do you have 14mm Cruise SP?

Answer
HRVOJE P. | Oct 17, 2019
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No, I do not have 14 mm Cruise SP.

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Craig B. | Oct 27, 2019
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Many thanks, what would be the equivalent 14 mm product for good value genoa sheets ?

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GLEISTEIN CRUISE XP - The all-rounder
Rope-Ø 6 mm
Colour black