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19-06-2016, 11:28
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#16
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Join Date: Apr 2016
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
That is one of those questions like: should I reef the main?
If you asked the question that means you should've already reefed the main
if you have to ask has my anchor rode been compromised, then the answer is yes.
Replace it with double braid.
PHD PhD
BTW that nasty looking bulge is called a hockle.
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19-06-2016, 12:02
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#17
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Queensland, Australia
Boat: None at present--between vessels. Ex Piver Loadstar 12.5 metres
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
You can remove these but it needs a proper jig, a few whippings and something to provide tension. If the rope is an old one just replace it and use the sections still OK as storm mooring lines. If the damage is near the end of a rope do not bother--just whip the rope temporarily (zip tie will do) above the damage, and un-lay the rope up to the zip tie. Undo the strands undo the twist in the strands until they lie fair, then re-lay the rope (twist to the left, turn to the right) or vice versa depending on lay, until you have the rope back to a normal laid rope. When splicing polyester I use a lock splice--it is a little more difficult and time consuming but I think a better eye is obtained that way around a thimble. Plenty of tucks--seven should do it.
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19-06-2016, 13:56
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#18
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SC
Boat: None,build the one shown of glass, had many from 6' to 48'.
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFKASAP
It seems my anchor rope has unspun itself because I have been doing several 360's at anchor.
Can I massage and twist it back into shape or is it a loss. Also is it much weaker now?
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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Cut it out and spice. I can't make out much from the pic. Something sounded like it was only a meter or so from the end so I wouldn't even worry about a running splice. Just reattach it however it had been spiced on, or not. I hadn't seen that before so might look at the method of attachment.
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19-06-2016, 16:50
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#19
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Gone sailing! Please don't tell our adult kids where we are!
Boat: Downeaster 38
Posts: 297
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Invest in all chain rode for your primary anchor. Carry line as a backup or on your second anchor with sufficient chain rode attached.
Hockle... I love that word! (it gives spell check a headache)
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19-06-2016, 18:52
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#20
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: mackay, queensland. australia
Boat: e.a jack (builder), g.l watson (designer), 6.2 mtr wll sailboat
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
cut the untwist off and re splice to the chain/fit mooring swivel to the anchor end of the chain /usually fit next size up shackle to the anchor end/ largest that will go through the chain at the other /anchor swivels are good for joining two ropes of different age stops kinks from coil ups
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19-06-2016, 19:04
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#21
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cowichan Bay, BC (Maple Bay Marina)
Posts: 9,703
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Look up in knots:
The Anchor Bend
or splice away.
Good luck.
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Stu Jackson
Catalina 34 #224 (1986) C34IA Secretary
Cowichan Bay, BC, SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)
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20-06-2016, 10:53
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#22
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Oceanis 40
Posts: 189
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
My first practice splice. Looks a real mess.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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20-06-2016, 11:00
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#23
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lake Belton, TX, USA, Earth: 3rd rock from the Sun
Boat: Vagabond 14
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Just lost track of where to tuck a couple of times... Actually it would hold fine. Do another tuck of those loose ends, clip excess and whip them down tight with heavy Dacron thread. (the whipping is mostly for appearance)
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20-06-2016, 11:19
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#24
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Oceanis 40
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Quote:
Originally Posted by TurninTurtle
Just lost track of where to tuck a couple of times... Actually it would hold fine. Do another tuck of those loose ends, clip excess and whip them down tight with heavy Dacron thread. (the whipping is mostly for appearance)
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Thanks. I am going to give it another go. I seem to have two strands together in a couple of spots. This is just some old practice rope, but I will tidy up the final version.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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20-06-2016, 11:24
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#25
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SC
Boat: None,build the one shown of glass, had many from 6' to 48'.
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFKASAP
My first practice splice. Looks a real mess.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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You just lost count of the ends. A little practice. It would be easier if you whipped the ends. Today melt them and maybe a rap of electrical tape.
Don't suggest you try splicing braid now.
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20-06-2016, 11:43
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#26
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Oceanis 40
Posts: 189
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Gosh it's really difficult to not end up with two strands next to each other.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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20-06-2016, 11:53
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#27
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pa. & FL.
Boat: 2016 Bayliner Element
Posts: 85
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Hello,
You Tube has a clip on Splicing
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20-06-2016, 12:41
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#28
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Oceanis 40
Posts: 189
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
This is my third try. I think it is improving. But this one is not as tight as I would like. When I compress it is consortinas.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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20-06-2016, 12:48
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#29
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,074
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
I 'whip' the ends with color-coded electrical tape. Taper down the ends before wrapping with tape. by color coding you don't loose track of which end is which. taping makes it easier to pass through when the end gets to short to easily use a fid.
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20-06-2016, 12:50
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#30
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Oceanis 40
Posts: 189
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Re: Can I fix this anchor rope?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrew
I 'whip' the ends with color-coded electrical tape. Taper down the ends before wrapping with tape. by color coding you don't loose track of which end is which. taping makes it easier to pass through when the end gets to short to easily use a fid.
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Great tip. Thanks.
Beneteau Oceanis 40 - 2008
Mallorca
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