Money-saving ideas for old rope
I write in response to the editor’s call for ideas. Wondering what to do with all the old rope from the project boat? Strip the grotty outer and turn inner into sail ties with a Brummell eye splice. This sets you up to replace old steel standing and running rigging with Dyneema. Making long eyes even eliminates shackles.
I gained confidence and experience with Dyneema by first replacing the bobstay. The end at the waterline has now lasted longer than any metal one. Next were the bowsprit shrouds. I failed to master the splice technique of using the polyester outer to cover the loop (it’s a
