What’s the best way to tie two ropes together? I want to add 100ft to my existing anchor line. It’s 3/8" rope.
Thanks, Bob
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
What ever you do, put a shackle or some other device so you can unhook it. I use a ss carabineer big enough to hook to my anchor ball after the first 100’ section. I doubled the line over to make a good sized loop and put a square knot in the whole end doubled over so I can unhook it easily and hook the anchor to the ball.
'06 Mckee Craft
184 Marathon
DF140 Suzuki
I used two bowlines to add 100 extra feet to my reef anchor a couple years back. Its held just fine since then.
I would splice it, especially if it’s 3 strand.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Just splice it! Quick and easy and much stronger than any knot. The attached vid is a good tutorial.
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If it’s not 3 strand (or for a quick/temporary splice), I use a tucked sheet bend. Way stronger than it looks.
Use a Zeppelin bend knot and crank a little ramble on while you tie it.
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