Forum: SparTalk
03-24-2014, 02:13 PM
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Brian and the Buntline Hitch
Some time back I had the pleasure of hearing Brian speak at the Seattle Boat Show, very interesting talk as always.
If my memory is correct Brian said that the Buntline Hitch was one of maybe two...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-16-2013, 09:24 PM
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How to Tie a Bowline With Your Left Hand
Those of you that have friends that are left handed might find this useful. Also at the end f the how to there is a printer friendly PDF version.
I mentioned this a time or two when I saw Brian...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-10-2009, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 10
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The two Lifeslings I have use "D" Rings...
The two Lifeslings I have use "D" Rings that are stitched into webbing that goes around the person in the water under their arms and is part of the flotation - you hook into the D Rings with the...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-31-2009, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 4
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I have seen some Spectra Whipping Twine showing...
I have seen some Spectra Whipping Twine showing up in the Marine Chancelleries here in Seattle, can't remember the sizes but worth a look. When I last needed new snares I ordered like 200 ft of the...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-22-2009, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 8
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Samson calls Amsteel a "Class 2 - 12...
Samson calls Amsteel a "Class 2 - 12 strand" they call for a bury splice. I doubt that you could do a tuck splice on Amsteel.
http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?page=28
I also like the Brummel...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-07-2007, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,202
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Forum: SparTalk
12-30-2006, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,205
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Forum: SparTalk
12-29-2006, 10:30 AM
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Can't remember using it for sailing but I have...
Can't remember using it for sailing but I have used it many times when tying a load down and needed a way to get some 3:1 purchase to make the line tighter - when I lived on a farm it was a regular...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-28-2006, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,593
Stockholm Tar
Try Americian Rope & Tar - I have not delt with them but one of the people from the site that I met last summer seemed reasonable.
http://www.tarsmell.com/index.html
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