Knot vs Eye Splice

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Jim Cornwell
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Spliced

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Couldn't hear your cursing from here - too much competition in my immediate vicinity from yardwork projects. Splices look very nice and I'm sure you'll forget the ordeal when you get to use that traveller! Jim.
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Hello to All

FYI the new Harken track (#2720 27mm) has fastener holes centered on 100 mm NOT 4" like the OEM track. You need to order the 373 or 374 to get the retrofit 4" holes & the new track (both) use #10 fasteners not 1/4".

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Al Levesque
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Another vote for buntline hitch

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Another advantage over splicing is the ease of alternating end for end from season to season. I think splicing is fun but now I save it for mooring and anchor lines over a thimble. Another vote too for long jib sheets with a larkshead.

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