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Chain Splice

It’s one of those miniature knots that are meant to help you create a neat
“wrapping tape” while you’re sailing. To make sure that you do it right,
take note that it’s best if you would burn the ends of the three strands first
before you go ahead and wrap the rope. Once you do so, you can be sure

that you’d be making use of the correct length. It’s perfect for chain lockers,
as well!

Instructions:

1. First, go and burn or tape the rope.
2. Then, get some that would be enough to unravel at least 5 to 7
tucks.

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3. Let the strands pass through the chain. Make sure one goes one way,
and that two would go the other.

4. Now, have each strand spliced before going back to the end of the rope.
5. Do this again for the remaining strands.
6. For better security, always stick to using 5 to 7 strands.