Splice library

Every entry below is work we perform in-house. Labor and materials are quoted per job — we don't publish fixed splice labor rates here. Send rig dimensions, line types, and hardware photos: we'll recommend a build path and provide pricing.

• Continuous Spinnaker Sheet with Y-Tail

  • Arrangement: For asymmetrical spinnaker sheets.
  • Benefit: Lightweight; full cover on sheets provides better grip for foredeck crew during jibes.

• Continuous Loop Control Line

  • Arrangement: Double-ended mainsheets and headsail furlers requiring a continuous loop.
  • Benefit: Core has an inline butt splice; seamless operation.

• Chafe Tip to Fully Covered Line

  • Application: Reduces chafe to halyards at the sheave box when sails are hoisted.
  • Best for: Cruisers who want longer line life.

• Cover-to-Core Taper

  • Application: Racers — reduces weight of halyards and sheets.
  • Benefit: Cover remains on deck portion only; exposed core at drum reduces weight aloft.
  • Compatible hardware: Organizers, lead cars, rope clutches, winch drums.

• Pig Snout (Cover Back Splice)

  • Description: "Our favorite way to finish the bitter end of a line."
  • Benefit: Eliminates fraying; durable; clean look without external whipping.

• 12-Strand Eye Splice

  • Use: Single braid or uncovered cores of high-tech ropes.
  • Benefit: Stronger and less bulky than a bowline, especially on heavily loaded lines.
  • Options: Can include shackle or thimble.

• Double-Braid Eye Splice

  • Use: Double-braided rope — strength shared by core and cover.
  • Technique: Core-to-cover splice.
  • Use with: Shackle, thimble, becket, or anywhere a bowline would otherwise go.

• Snake's Belly

  • Technique: Thickens a section of line for better grip on rope clutches and winches.
  • Perfect for: Customers who want lighter high-tech line but don't want to replace clutches for smaller diameter compatibility.

• High-Tech Eye Splice

  • Strength: Entirely in the core (as with all high-tech ropes).
  • Splice type: Core-to-core; cover remains to protect core and is finished with whipping.

• High-Tech Eye Splice with Neoprene Boot and Chafe Tip

  • Custom-made boot stretches over shackle.
  • Protects mast from dings; prevents shackle from snagging lifelines.
  • Chafe tip greatly improves durability in wear-prone areas.

• 12-Strand Eye Splice with Thimble

  • Recommended for: Customers replacing stainless steel lifelines with 12-strand high-tech line.
  • Thimble allows adjustable lashing to tighten lifeline ends.

• Spliced Dyneema Loop

  • Description: Super-strong, lightweight soft attachment for blocks and other hardware.
  • Alternative to: Steel shackle for many applications.

• Racing Sheet Taper

  • Description: Exposed core with tapered splice greatly reduces unwanted weight from clew of headsail.
  • Necessary for: Jib and spinnaker sheets on racing programs.

• Reeving Eye Splice

  • Use: Finishing ends of halyards.
  • Eye allows: Easy attachment of messenger line for re-reeving through mast.
  • Splice type: Cover-only; small and pliable; won't get stuck passing through exit slots and sheave boxes.