The splice is completed by continuing to make at least four full tucks with each of the strands.
EYE SPLICE: A permanent loop spliced in the end of a line.
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FAIRLEAD: A device for leading a sheet or some other line at the correct angle - often on to a winch. Typically, a fairlead takes the form of a sheave in some sort of metal holder.
SPLICE: To permanently join two ropes by tucking their strands alternately over and under each other.
SPRING LINE: A pivot line used in docking, undocking, or to prevent the boat from moving forward or astern while made fast to a dock.
splice - The place where two linelines are joined together end to end.
Splice the main brace - a British navy term for doling out an extra ration of rum to the crew for reward or special occasions. Generally means to have a drink. "Let's go to the tavern and splice the main brace." ...
Splice- To join two ropes or to make a permanent loop in a rope.
Spreader- A spar on the mast which holds the stays.
Stanchion- A post or upright support for guard rail and lifelines.
splice
The place where two lines are joined together end to end.
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splice - To join to lines; to make an eye of two lines; joining two lines by tucking strands or interweaving parts of a rope.
eye splice
A splice causing a loop in the end of a line, by braiding the end into itself or similar methods. It may or may not be reinforced by a metal fitting known as a thimble.
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To join two wires or lines, or to put an eye in a wire or line, by interweaving strands.
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Splice - To join rope by tucking the strands together
Spring Line - A line used to keep the boat from moving forward and aft when docked versus the breast lines which are at right angles to the boat Bow spring line starts at the bow while stern ...
EYE SPLICE
Unlay the rope and lay the strands E, F, G at the proper distance upon the strand shown at A. Now push the strand H through the strand next to it, as shown in B, having first opened it with a marlinespike.
A snap shackle spliced to a line.
As the name implies, a snap shackle is a fast action fastener which can be implemented single handed. It uses a spring activated locking mechanism to close a hinged shackle, and can be unfastened under load.
Backsplice A method of weaving the end of a rope to keep it from unraveling. Bail To remove water from a boat, as with a bucket or a pump. Ballast Weight at the bottom of the boat to help keep it stable.
Back Splice - [image ] - A splice formed when a crown knot is made in the end of a piece of line and the ends are woven three times or more into the standing part of the line to keep it from unraveling.
splice: a method of joining together two ends of line or of creating a loop in a line by interweaving the strands.
Even keel -When a boat is floating on its designed waterline, it is said to be floating on an even keel.
Eye splice-A splice causing a loop in the end of a line, by braiding the end into itself or similar methods.
- Thimble Eye Splice — Tow Lines like anchor lines are provided with a thimble eye splice on one end, which provides for chafe protection for connection to a shackle, swivel eye hook, or spring clip.
to latch DRAFT the distance from a vessel's water line to the deepest part of the hull; the depth of water necessary to float a vessel EASE OFF to slack off or release tension slowly and smoothly EYE a loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the ...
A loop in a line that has been seized, spliced or knotted. eye bolt A bolt with an eye on one end eye of the wind or wind's eye The exact direction from which the wind is blowing.
Two or more may be used to connect two ropes in lieu of a short splice or in turning in an eye. Also a device, generally operated by hand, for holding two or more pieces of material together, usually called a "C" clamp.
SPLICE - To join to ropes together by intertwining the strands.
SQUALL - A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain.
SQUARE KNOT - A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
Stay Tackles, main and fore, are composed of double and single blocks: the double blocks are spliced into a pendant; the single blocks have a long strap, like pL 9, figs. 48, 49,50. The pendants have. a span from the fore to the main.
Knots on the average will reduce the strength of a line by about 50%, a splice reduces the strength by around 10%. Lines of different materials, weaves and diameters will have different characteristics and strengths.
Twisted nylon 3/8" line with a loop spliced at one end used to tie the boat to the dock.
Bow plate
Chrome plated cast brass fitting at the bow through which the jib tack and forestay extension wires pass; incorporates an eye for tie-up.
Crown 1) Where the arms of an anchor meet the shank, 2) the knot when the strands of a rope are interlocked to start a backsplice.
Crutch Fitting to support boom.
Splicing is an age-old practice used by sailors to form a loop at the end of a line or to join two lines together. It is an art that takes some practice to perfect, and there are several different ways to splice.
Even keel: When a boat is floats evenly to its waterline, well balanced.
Eye splice: (knots) Braiding the end of a line into itself to form a loop.
Eye of the wind: The direction that the wind is blowing from.
Dangling from the outboard end of the boom was a large block, through which ran a heavy 'boat rope'. One end of this was tied off near the bow, and the other, just behind the block, was finished with an eye splice.
They may also be used in securing lines to anchors where there is no time to make a splice. Hawsers are sometimes connected by two bowlines, the loop of one knot being passed through the loop of the other for towing.
MARLINESPIKE SEAMANSHIP - General knowledge of knots, bends, hitches, splices and care of rope.
NAUTICAL MILE - Unit of distance equal to 6076.1 feet.
OUTHAUL - Line or device used to tension the foot of a sail.
 See also: Boat, Line, Sheet, Anchor, Point
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