splicing

[Guest]

Hi

as you all i am a water virgin, i need to learn to splice ropes, lines etc, i was wondering if there were any books/sires anyone could recommend.

Another question

how di i know how long the fenders ropes should be?

i appreciate any help at the mo

ian

[jillR]

hi ian

click on a knot and it will show you how ...

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboati ... dknots.com

jill

[wayneakp]

Hiya

I had a lesson, well two actually from Gavin ( MyLittleBoat) today. I must say I was very impressed with his art. I'm sure if you catch up with he'll show you.

rgds

Wayne

[Guest]

Maybe everyone already knows, but just in case, don't forget to get one of these.

It makes a neat job so much easier. Less than a fiver, from most Chandlers.

[Guest]

Hi Jill

that is the best site in the world and as i have an iPhone i will be downloading the app, so will always have it on hand

again many thanks

[Guest]

thanks wayne that sound possible

i really want to do a monkey fist...running before i can walk springs to mind though

rgds

ian

[Boaters]

Great app just downloaded it and will give the eye splice a try as I have never got one right yet . So much better if you can see how it should be done rather than read it from a book.

[Palmtree]

Hi,

That is a very good site, I have just made my first Monkey's Fist

Ian

[Guest]

downloaded the app for i phone , i will always have the knowledge in my pocket

thanks again to Jill

[Happy Jax 3]

What a great and useful app, just downloaded it myself.

[jillR]

ive been toying with the idea of making some flat rubbing mats out of crochet rope in the shape of a fish

jill

[Guest]

Now come on Jill

dont put all us guys to shame

[jillR]

hi ian

crochet is really easy and less fiddly than knotting

[jillR]

if i get the lads to knock me up a large crochet hook and i buy some suitable rope, here are some examples of

designs that might work well ....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrinkles/102639086/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stripeyblue/3272297894/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22897275@N04/2295228989/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andricongirl/2213817949/

jill :

[Baz]

Now come on Jill, do you honestly think I could sit in front of the telly doing some crocheting. What's my wife going to think, it wouldn't be long before she'd have me doing all the housework as well. lol

Baz

[Guest]

Dad....

you never told everyone about the lovely lacy underpants that you made yourself

pmsl

[Baz]

Seems like you've been peeking, bed early for you tonight, without your tea.

Dad