Which is stronger?

[Sunfish]

Can anyone tell me which is stronger an eye splice or a bowline? (I'm making 4 mooring lines, if the rope makes a difference, probably 3ply nylon.)

Thanks :-)

G250

[Limey Linda]

Assuming both are done properly , I would say about the same.

[Jono]

Originally Posted by G250

Can anyone tell me which is stronger an eye splice or a bowline? (I'm making 4 mooring lines, if the rope makes a difference, probably 3ply nylon.)

Thanks :-)

G250

Splice every time...

[Polwart]

knots typically reduce the breaking strain of a rope by around 40%, splices if "tied" properly can retain 95% of the strength

edit: in reality you are unlikely to be anywhere near the breaking strain of the rope, even with a knot in it and your deck hardware is more likely to fail first - unless you wear through the rope on a sharp edge etc. A nice splice does look pretty though - and even a child can loop it over a cleat/bollard etc

[BogMonster]

Originally Posted by Polwart

A nice splice does look pretty though - and even a child can loop it over a cleat/bollard etc

It does - adds a "profeshunal touch"

Takes friggin ages and gives you sore fingers, but looks good...

[bernithebiker]

er, being a bit of a novice boater and all that, I can do a bowline, but can someone show me (via a webpage or a diagram?) how to do a splice?!
Thanks!
P.S. Granny knot any good?!

[mdt]

http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm

or just buy them pre done ?

[badbaws]

A spice will be stronger.. and to be honest I can put an eye splice in 3 strand complete well under 5 minutes.. and depending on the paricular length of rope as little as 2 minutes.. without getting a sore finger and with a whipping too..
Some skills are still worth knowing..

[havener]

Originally Posted by badbaws

A spice will be stronger.. and to be honest I can put an eye splice in 3 strand complete well under 5 minutes.. and depending on the paricular length of rope as little as 2 minutes.. without getting a sore finger and with a whipping too..
Some skills are still worth knowing..

Ah, the joys of a merchant navy training!!

[Matt]

How do you put a splice in plaited rope?