Line Splicing References

How to make a stitched whipping

Make a whipping on the end of double braided ropes to keep core and cover together.


Taper a double braided Dyneema rope

A tapered Genoa Halyard on the SJ24 will reduce the effort to hoist the sail. Make sure to select a double braid line that includes UV protection of the inner dyneema core.

Brummel lock-splice single braided Dyneema

A Brummel Lock-Splice is great for providing a dyneema eye loop that won't slip. Perfect for the Genoa Halyard.

Brummel lock-splice with one side fixed

This technique is required if your line is run through the mast or the far end otherwise inaccessible.

Splicing steel wire ROPE to double braided rope

This technique is not commonly used anymore on small boats.