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Splicing AmSteel – Which Splice to Use?

Before we get into the nuts and bolts of splicing AmSteel, we first need to decide which splice is correct for the application.  There are at least four choices when splicing a single braid line,...

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Brummel Lock Splicing Instructions for AmSteel

Make 1st Mark to establish the buried tail length, a minimum of 36 rope diameters (RDs).  For example, using 1/2” Amsteel, tail must be at least 18” long.  Make 2nd Mark to establish the eye size (see...

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Modified Brummel Lock Splicing Instructions for AmSteel

Make 1st Mark to establish the buried tail length, a minimum of 36 rope diameters (RDs).  For example, using 1/2” Amsteel, tail must be at least 18” long.  Make 2nd Mark to establish the eye size (see...

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Three Strand Splicing Instructions

Tape rope about 12” from end, establish eye size and tape two sides together (Fig. 1). If splicing onto thimble, wrap rope around thimble to establish eye size.   Unravel three strands up to tape mark...

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Double Braid Splicing Instructions

Tie off anchor knot 2 wingspans from spliced end and attach to anchor point (work bench, dock cleat, etc.).   Mark 1 long fid length, then mark eye size (add 3 rope diameters to all eyes) (Fig. 1)....

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Flemish/Reaving Eye Instructions

Flemish/reaving eyes are standard on high-tech halyards to facilitate installation and tagging out expensive halyards to save them from UV damage while the boat is in the slip.  Note that the cover and...

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Stripping the Cover Off High-Tech Cored Halyard Instructions

This procedure is used mainly for a few specific applications:  racing sailboat mainsheet halyards that want to reduce windage and weight aloft, spinnaker sheets to reduce the amount of weight pulling...

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