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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

04-11-2023, 08:06

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Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

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Posted By boat driver

Re: Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

I stand corrected- the clipper race was the failure that killed the crewmember- it was a while ago-

the specific failure was the use of one line, Brummel splice to make two legs. it was done due...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

03-11-2023, 06:51

Replies: 31

Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

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Posted By boat driver

Re: Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

The brummel weakens the strength significantly over time, caused by internal friction heat as one factor over load up time.
The recreational market adapted the brummel splice as easy, fast , and...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-12-2021, 12:22

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Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

Views: 7,192

Posted By boat driver

Re: Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

appearing you do not have a strength consideration?
Brummel is fine but subject to failure at high loads on the line.

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