Steve wrote:
On 16-Feb-2008, HK wrote:

For many of us, it matters not whether docklines are braid or twist.
Hell, I remember splicing manila rope.

I MISS splicing manila - the plastic stuff is a pain.


Yeah, it is. I've never gotten to like it for splicing. Manilla was far
easier to "work" when you were splicing it.

wrote:

Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. ;-)

I really don't have a problem with splicing either one. Of course my
ways may be crued but efficient. Tie on the eye or clasp. make a
couple loose knots taking the remainder of the line and threading it
though the knots. Pull tight, then wrap the knots in duct tape.

simple!

?;^ )

Tim wrote:

wrote:
Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. ;-)

I really don't have a problem with splicing either one. Of course my
ways may be crued but efficient. Tie on the eye or clasp. make a
couple loose knots taking the remainder of the line and threading it
though the knots. Pull tight, then wrap the knots in duct tape.

simple!

?;^ )


Ahhh...the famous "Southern splice." Where did you learn it?

On Feb 16, 1:02*pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:

wrote:
Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. *;-)

I really don't have a problem with splicing either one. Of course my
ways may be crued but efficient. *Tie on the eye or clasp. make a
couple loose knots taking the remainder of the line and threading it
though the knots. Pull tight, *then wrap the knots in duct tape.

simple!

?;^ )

Ahhh...the famous "Southern splice." Where did you learn it?

Well, around here it's pretty popular, especially with the jon boat
crowd.

Tim wrote:
On Feb 16, 1:02 pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:

wrote:
Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. ;-)
I really don't have a problem with splicing either one. Of course my
ways may be crued but efficient. Tie on the eye or clasp. make a
couple loose knots taking the remainder of the line and threading it
though the knots. Pull tight, then wrap the knots in duct tape.
simple!
?;^ )
Ahhh...the famous "Southern splice." Where did you learn it?

Well, around here it's pretty popular, especially with the jon boat
crowd.


To be a regulation Southern Splice, you have to use yellow waterski line.

On Feb 16, 4:26*pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Feb 16, 1:02 pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:

wrote:
Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. *;-)
I really don't have a problem with splicing either one. Of course my
ways may be crued but efficient. *Tie on the eye or clasp. make a
couple loose knots taking the remainder of the line and threading it
though the knots. Pull tight, *then wrap the knots in duct tape.
simple!
?;^ )
Ahhh...the famous "Southern splice." Where did you learn it?

Well, around here it's pretty popular, especially with the jon boat
crowd.

To be a regulation Southern Splice, you have to use yellow waterski line.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Well that counts me out. My ski line is blue and red ...I think.

wrote:
On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:00:36 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
"Reggie is Here wrote:

In the past I have always used 3 stranded dock lines. I am looking at
purchasing new dock lines because my old ones are getting moldy, dirty
and stiff. I keep one set attached to my dock cut to fit my boat with
rubber stubber, and then an extra on board.

Is there any advantage to paying the extra price for braided lines?


Braid has a nicer "hand" but I like 3 lay because I know how to splice
it. You can splice eyes in braid but it is a lot harder to do and I am
lazy. ;-)

I am really lazy, I just use a bowline.