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Splicing Modern Ropes

Jan-Willem Polman

Edition:	2025
Format:	Hardback
Size:	246 x 189 mm

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Transform Your Sailing with Professional Rope Splicing

Master rope splicing techniques to ensure stronger, safer, and more reliable equipment with this practical guide for sailors and boaters.

Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook by Jan-Willem Polman is the definitive guide to creating strong, reliable splices in braided ropes. This fully updated second edition provides step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, making it an essential resource for both recreational and commercial boaters.

Essential Skills for Every Sailor

This book covers:

How to select the right rope materials for different on-board needs.
Techniques to customise ropes for enhanced safety and ease of use.
Methods for optimising deck layouts and reducing on-board weight.
Tips for tapering sheets and adding covers to prevent chafing and improve grip.

While knots can reduce rope strength by up to 50%, a well-executed splice retains 90–95% of the rope's strength, making this handbook invaluable for maintaining the integrity of your equipment.

About the Author

Jan-Willem Polman is a line specialist and tool retailer with extensive experience in the leisure boating industry. He has authored several books and numerous magazine articles for the yachting press, sharing his expertise in rope splicing and maintenance.