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Braid with Three-Strand Core

Braided rope with three-strand core can also be called 16-plait with three-strand

core because the outer coat consists of 16 strands. I like Marlowbraid’s fuzzy
coat; it provides a good grip and, at the same time, feels good in my hands.
Technically a two-part rope, it is unlike double-braid because 90 percent of its
strength is in its twisted core.
This is a difficult rope to splice, but the results are worth the extra effort.
Don’t attempt to splice any rope of this type under ¼ inch (6 mm) in diameter,
because the Marlow splicing tool (see page 13) won’t fit; for smaller rope, use
the solid braid splice described in chapter 5.

EYE SPLICE

TOOLS & MATERIALS

Braid with three-strand core
Marlow splicing tool
Scissors or sharp knife

Vinyl tape
Marking pen
Ruler