Knots can decrease the rope strength by as much as 60 percent. Use the manufacturer's recommended splices for maximum efficiency. Other terminations can be used but their strength loss with a particular type of rope construction should be determined and not assumed.
Color Choice: It is often easier to call out a task by using the color of the rope to help your shipmates identify your request, on the other hand it is also nice when everything matches. In general rope has a main such as Red with one or two different colored flecks in it, such as green and/or blue.
Bigger isn't always better! The strength of rope is determined by both it's medium and size. Please feel free to send me questions if you are unsure of your exact needs.
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