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B O W SPRIT NET

A B

Then tuck all back, the 3rd strand is
tucked behind
Start by first tucking the strands into the
side rope, in sequence, under 2.

C D

Complete by splicing back Tuck & knot net knot

a hardboard template to act as a It helps to peg out as much as
measure, or sometimes make the possible so the net does not
mesh the size of the Swedish fid distort. When all the side
that I am using. Next, splice one lengths have been spliced and
end of one of the shorter lengths knotted, make a short splice in
to one side, pin in position and the fourth side of the boltrope
make the knots (diagram d) and right-angle splice in the long
across the body of the net. When lengths. Your net is now ready
you reach the other side of the for action.
net, right-angle splice into the Your bowsprit net also can be
‘boltrope’. Keep on in this a very special place to relax in
manner splicing side ropes in when the boat is behaving well
and making the meshes, keeping on a beautiful warm sunny day.
an eye on the shape.

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