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because of the rope’s increased diameter.

Begin by unlaying a sufficient length of strands in both rope ends and

then apply a whipping of about four or five turns to the ends of the
strands to stop them from fraying. Alternatively, you could apply a
constrictor knot (see page 49).

Position the ends of the ropes opposite to each other and touching.
Arrange the strands from the left-hand end to alternate with those of the
right-hand end (figure 118.1). To keep the ropes in position temporarily,
put a stop around one set of strands and the other rope (figure 118.2).
Begin to tuck against the lay with one of the free strands, taking it over
one strand and under the next. Tuck the two remaining free strands in the

same manner, over one, under one (figure 118.3). Remove the stop and
tuck the strands into the first rope in the same manner; over one, under
one, always against the lay. Working with alternate ropes, tuck the strands
a couple of times more, over one, under one, against the lay. To finish the
knot, trim off the ends and roll the splice under your foot to help it settle.

Shroud laid: a rope that consists of four strands, laid right-handed around

a central heart.

Shrouds: the standing rigging from the mast down to the sides of a

vessel.

Single tuck eye splice with wall knot finish: a decorative eye splice. It is
formed initially like the basic eye splice (see page 76) by unlaying the rope
a short way, but further than you would for the eye splice, and sealing the
ends of the strands.