Single line jib sheet, what kind of splice is this?

johnnyandjebus · #1 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

Hello all

The jib sheets on my boat are original and need replacement soon. Currently the jib sheets are one line spliced into a snap shackle. Can anyone tell me what splice I need to learn how to do when I replace the jib sheets? As well if possible a source, internet or print, that can describe how to do this?
See pics below for current splice.

Thanks,
John

JohnRPollard · #2 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

We've got some rigging/splicing pros around here -- hopefully one will chime in with an answer.

Would you consider losing the shackle, and just going with a simple lark's head? Personally, I wouldn't like the idea of a shackle at the clew -- but I don't know what size/type boat this is either.

tager · #3 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

I would just go with a racking seizing. No need for fancy splices, and you can remove it later if you want to use the line for something else.

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

I think that might be a locked brummel splice. This is a link to a PDF on how to do one.

johnnyandjebus · #5 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

Thanks for the replies.

I would consider going without the shackle but I do find it handy when changes sails, storm to 100% jib etc. The boat does not have furling, hank on only and is a contessa 26.
Tager can you expand a bit on what is meant by racking seizing?

Thanks,
John

johnnyandjebus · #6 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

locked brummel splice

I'll investigate, thanks SD

John

itsme6582 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

Here's a couple pics of racking seizing knots...

sailingdog · #8 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

I linked to a PDF on the Locked Brummel Splice above...

BTW, I'm not a big fan of using shackles on the clew of a headsail, as it can be a very dangerous thing if the headsail is flogging around... I'd rather get hit with two bowlines or a lark's head knot than a metal shackle.

If you want a way to quickly change a headsail but not use a shackle, you can always do a racked splice and add a short spliced racked pigtail to lock the line in the clew.

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Originally Posted by johnnyandjebus

Thanks for the replies.

I would consider going without the shackle but I do find it handy when changes sails, storm to 100% jib etc. The boat does not have furling, hank on only and is a contessa 26.
Tager can you expand a bit on what is meant by racking seizing?

Thanks,
John

svHyLyte · #9 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

SD's correct. Anyone that's been on the wrong end of a flogging jib clew secured with a shackle in a blow will agree. And the ability to make sail changes without having to unreave sheets from leads is one good reason why using single line sheats leaves a lot to be desired as well.

FWIW...

Faster · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010

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Originally Posted by svHyLyte

SD's correct. Anyone that's been on the wrong end of a flapping jib clew secured with a shackle in a blow will agree. And the ability to make sale changes without having to unreave sheets from leads is one good reason why using single line sheets leaves a lot to be desired as well.

FWIW...

Agree with this on both counts...