We have got a roll of rope for new hawsers on our ****p. It is 8 strand
braided construction, 35mm in diameter, and feels quite stiff. We can
figure out how to splice an eye in one end (if we decide to do so, the
discussion is still going strong...), but some people have doubts about if
a simple whipping will hold in the other end, as they claim the rope will
flex and live much more than a twisted construction. Personally I believe
that sewing the whipping on will keep it in place all right, just as it
does in twisted rope. Comments, anyone?
- Heikki
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