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Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook (Hardcover)

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Description


The definitive guide to making strong, reliable splices in braided rope, using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to help readers master this important but tricky skill.

The time when every vessel going to sea made use of three-strand rope has gone. Still, splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board yachts, dinghies, motorboats, working boats, and ferries is braided rope. Few people have the knowledge to splice it, or even know where to start.

Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
is the first guide to developing this essential skill. It explains why splices are better--and stronger--than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and how to go about it properly. With this skill, yachtsmen can customize their ropes, optimize their deck layout, taper their sheets for ease of handling, and splice an extra cover on their ropes to give better grip, avoid chafe, and make them last longer.

Using clear, step-by-step photography and detailed instructions, this book will guide readers through all of the stages required to make strong, reliable splices

About the Author


Jan-Willem Polman is a line specialist and tool retailer. He has written several books for the leisure boater as well as magazine articles for the yachting press.

Praise For…


"This book will guide readers through all of the stages required to make strong splices." - 48 North

"If any book deserves to be labeled ‘a practical handbook,’ Splicing Modern Ropes has to be among them." - Soundings


Product Details
ISBN: 9781472923202
ISBN-10: 1472923200
Publisher: Adlard Coles
Publication Date: June 28th, 2016
Pages: 176
Language: English