On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:00:56 -0500, wrote:

I have used a rope to chain LONG splice for many years and it is very
strong.

Here is a pretty good explanation of how to do it:
http://www.bluemoment.com/warpchainsplice.html

Will it pass through a windlass gypsy unassisted?

I have used both the short splice and long splice but have never
tested a long splice through the windlass. The long splice seems like
it would be more chafe resistant but in actual practice the short
splice has proven to be very durable.