Hi Mod Splices and Precourt
I have spliced tons of uncovered 12-strand hi-mod (spectra, vectran, etc) and have used the McDonald brummel with great success. From the splices shown in this thread, I don't like the look of the shoemaker -- nothing holds those tucks in, they would seem to add a little friction and lots of stress risers -- the tuck splice looks interesting, but would seem tough to do in yacht size cordage.
I use service to hold in solid cast thimbles or Precourt hardware. I get the eye as tight as I can and then throw on maybe 6 diameters of tarred seine twine service over friction tape. It really tightens things up and give a cool "high-tech retro" look.
You can learn about the McDonald brummel in Brion's Field Guide, I would think tarred seine twine is available in the Alaska -- if not you can get it from Brion, too.
Bob
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