How do you splice braided rope to an anchor chain?

Whip It Good. To whip the line, wrap a half-inch-wide piece of masking or electrical tape tightly around the rope about 16 to 20 “picks” (the width of each spiraling strand) from the bitter end.
Unwind the Strands. Unfurl the three strands all the way back to the whip.
Thread the Strands.
Tuck and Weave.
Cut and Melt.

What’s the best way to splice a rope?

Simply bring them the rope and chain that you want spliced. Or, look for a pre-spliced rope and chain package. One of the simpler ways of splicing rope to chain is to seize the rope about 16 inches in from the end to arrest any further unraveling. Use ordinary whipping twine. Unlay the twist to the seized point.

How much does it cost to splice braided rope?

Splicing braided rope to chain is considerably harder. Whereas most boaters will be able to perform a three-strand rope to chain splice in little time and on their first try, splicing braided rope is an art requiring much practice. Most marine shops will be happy to do a splice for you for a minimal charge, normally around $15-25.

What’s the best way to chain a rope?

Use ordinary whipping twine. Unlay the twist to the seized point. Taping the ends with electrical tape just makes it easier to splice later on. The next step is to feed 2 strands through heat shrink in one direction and one in the opposite direction. Pull all the strands tight and apply heat to shrink. Preferably a high heat hair dryer.

How to make a chain splice for anchoring?

Take strand #2 and pass it through one side of the chain link, while passing strands #1 and #3 through the link from the opposite side, staying on the outside of strand #2 (figure 3 below). Begin the Splice: Begin tucking the strands in an “over 1, under 1” pattern (figure 4 above).

How do you splice braided rope to an anchor chain? Whip It Good. To whip the line, wrap a half-inch-wide piece of masking or electrical tape tightly around the rope about 16 to 20 “picks” (the width of each spiraling strand) from the bitter end. Unwind the Strands. Unfurl the three strands all the way…