Forum: SparTalk
06-22-2010, 06:51 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
06-17-2010, 07:01 PM
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Naked Brummel or McDonald Brummel
Ok I have some questions about the McDonald Brummel
McDonald Brummel vs. a Naked Brummel. Why would one use the McDonald when a Naked Brummell is so easy the a splicing tool?
Also, why does the...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-17-2010, 06:43 PM
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knot
Brian,
Thank you for your post.
The line was knoted to a shackle with a bowline. After the cover broke, teh know was still intact with the core and cover still aligned.
The core and cover being...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-13-2010, 07:36 PM
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Sampson Warpspeed & cover parting
One of my favorite lines was Sampson Warp speed. It runs well, last and splices well. On my J/24, I had a temporary 1/4" Warp speed halyard tied to a shackle. The cover parted at or near the cleat...
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