Marlinspike Seamanship and Knots Flashcards
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Which knot is best used to join two lines of different diameters?
Answer: Sheet bend
The sheet bend is specifically designed to join lines of unequal size or material.
What is the purpose of 'seizing' two lines together?
Answer: Permanently binding two lines side by side
Seizing is a method of binding two lines together using small-diameter twine or wire, typically to hold them in parallel.
A 'long splice' is used primarily because it:
Answer: Maintains nearly the original diameter of the rope
A long splice tapers the strands so the finished splice is almost the same diameter as the original rope, allowing it to pass through blocks.
What type of line is most susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
Answer: Polypropylene
Polypropylene rope degrades faster than most other synthetic fibers when exposed to prolonged UV radiation.
The 'bitter end' of a line refers to:
Answer: The inboard end secured to the vessel
The bitter end is the last and inboard end of a rope or chain, secured to the ship's structure.
Which splice is used to create a permanent eye in the end of a line?
Answer: Eye splice
An eye splice forms a permanent loop (eye) at the end of a rope by tucking the strands back into the standing part.
When coiling a right-laid rope, the correct direction to coil is:
Answer: Clockwise (with the lay)
Right-laid rope should be coiled clockwise to follow the lay of the strands and prevent kinking.