I would love you do a show about standing rigging. What to look for while inspecting, how to check the tension in your rigging, and tips Aka "best practices" for increase the longevity on your standing rigging. Thank you!
I'm a newbie, so what I'd like to see might be old hat to the salty lads out there. Setting up a snubber, dock & spring lines, stripping and varnishing brightwork, servicing a winch, maintenance for bilge pumps. All of these would be great to have in one place. I watched Hugo make dyneema soft shackles last week, i could make a furtune selling soft shackles at my local YC.
Concur! As a newb myself, seeing a breakdown of all the basic maintenance tasks, boat care, and just how to keep your boat in tip top shape would be nice as a reference.
Thank you for reminding us that those simple tasks are necessary 😮 I'd love to see how and learn to make an eye splice on a rope, like for a halyard..., please 🙏
Thanks Tim & Marc - loved this video, short, super practical. Not sure what I should learn next (not a sailor)... but will keep watching similar "How-To" content
I learned line whipping in boy scouts but discovered my favorite whipping cord years later while training for my aircraft mechanic license. Since then, I nearly always use Breyden lacing tape, which is made for tying wiring bundles on aircraft. It's strong, easy to work with, a spool lasts forever, it's economical (especially given it's performance and MIL spec reliability), has tons of alternative uses, and it's flat ribbon that comes in black, so it also looks cool 😎 Not sure if it's okay to include links, but it's available from aircraft supply sources like Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.
Very to the point, I like that. Good explenation. I was wondering before I saw this video if I would need a needle to make a single cross over. I love this simple pull below itself whipping. Thx!
I learned to whip on natural rope when I was a Boy Scout. I've used dental floss, cotton fishing line, and bricklayers string. Looks like the waxed string would be much less prone to tangle when stored. As long as you have your torch out, I've also seen heat shrink tubing used to whip nylon rope.
I bought some kevlar scissors when splicing some Dyneema, and have found it very good at cutting other sorts of line. Cuts through everything, and makes a very clean cut.
How about a video on heating and bending the head outflow hose so it doesn't stress the seal at the joker valve of a manual head. Some hoses this works well on, others not so much.
This is a good “needs done now” method. When I have time I use the “needs done right” method of a sewn whipping. Link to the PS article on whipping twine?
Great video Tim. Very clear and very useful for us all. Had an idea for a subsequent video…what about doing one on boat electronics? Maybe a comparison between B&G, Garmin and Raymarine? Was thinking from the perspective of best value wind/speed/depth for all around use (racing and cruising). Maybe best all-in-one unit and best choice overall from a system perspective where a chart plotter could be integrated? Kind of who’s got the best offering and what would you recommend. Was doing some research and not a lot of recent comparisons with pros and cons. Just thought to consider. Thanks again for this video.
Great content. Now, I have a question - how to protect boat from lightning? Is there a way how to ground mast which is the most likely point of strike? How to prevent ruining electronics e.g. VHF radio via antenna, or even start fire due large currents flowing through the boat?
I always bury both ends of the shipping line bypassing them over the whipping twine then onto the rope and through the opposite side. Also for relatively cheap you can buy a soldering iron with a rope cutting end on it which makes a very good end to be spliced.
On the seagoing tugboats I work on, we use an angle grinder with a cut off wheel to cut lines. The speed of the wheel melts the end of the line. Then we “whip” with duct tape.
Super fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! To answer your question, would love to have you show how to attach a 3 strand rope to chain. I have 200 feet of chain that I would like to add 100’ of rope to. How? An added benefit would be to show a good system to mark lengths on the chain. I have marked with spray paint one ring every 25 feet. After 250 feet of chain & rode I would have 10 rings. Too many. Are there any other ways? Thanks again!!!
Whipping is such a useful technique that everybody should know how to do it. I learned it back in the 1980s to make grips for my pair of Sais and my Kamas. Any skill that's useful for such a wide variety of things, from rigging and sailing, to Martial Arts weaponry, is simply too versatile NOT to learn! 🙂 IMOA, OFC!
For cotton or other natural fiber rope you're stuck with ye olde whipping line method as shown in this video. Many of us learned that long ago in the Scouts. For synthetic rope: 1/4 inch and larger rope, I simply wrap it tightly with 3 or four turns of masking tape, at the end, stopping about one to three-fourth inch back from the end. Then set the end on fire and let it burn well into the masking tape. When it's burned and melted about one diameter down from the end, blow it out and quickly grip it with a folded piece of cardboard, twisting to shape the end. Remelt and re-cardboard if you don't like the end you made the first time. Peel off the masking tape (it may be a little messy looking, but less so with experience using this method). For smaller ropes and cords I simply burn the end. Blow it out when it is well melted. If necessary use a. folded piece of cardboard to shape the ball of molten plastic. This method is fast and long lasting. Beware of dripping melted plastic on your skin or any other important surface! Avoid breathing the terrible fumes. I do this work outdoors in a spot sheltered from the wind with newspaper to catch the drips. If you're cutting a longer line, wrap a couple of inches with masking tape, cut in the middle of the taped section, and melt both ends at the same time.
I start by getting the core and cover tight and then wrapping it in blue tape. I cut through the blue tape leaving less than half of it. Then i burn the end, remove the tape, then wipe. It will be very clean if you do this.
Do you wash your lines? When it comes to climbing ropes. Washing you rope lines makes them last longer. Some places the wind carries more sand than others plus salt crystals.
I've used this method for years. It works great and looks so much better than simply taping ends of lines. However, when I have access to electricity, I use a soldering gun with a flat tip to melt the fibers. It's easier than using a flame, and melts without scorching.
I'm not crazy about melting the ends. It's easy to leave a sharp edge that will catch .. and cut .. your skin. I just make sure the whipping is TIGHT and then trim the end off quite close to the whipp.
Brion Toss, God rest him, is spinning in his grave. He argued strongly against burning off the ends. He also advocated a sewn whipping, which while more complicated, makes a more stable finish.
Here's a nice video on very-securely whipping a laid line (e.g. dock line or anchor line) using a stitching awl or sail needle. A brief mention is made on how to adapt the technique to braided lines. ua-cam.com/video/3wiguF8Uia8/v-deo.html
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I would love you do a show about standing rigging. What to look for while inspecting, how to check the tension in your rigging, and tips Aka "best practices" for increase the longevity on your standing rigging. Thank you!
I'm a newbie, so what I'd like to see might be old hat to the salty lads out there. Setting up a snubber, dock & spring lines, stripping and varnishing brightwork, servicing a winch, maintenance for bilge pumps. All of these would be great to have in one place. I watched Hugo make dyneema soft shackles last week, i could make a furtune selling soft shackles at my local YC.
Concur! As a newb myself, seeing a breakdown of all the basic maintenance tasks, boat care, and just how to keep your boat in tip top shape would be nice as a reference.
"Don't be a fray, just whip it" LoL I like that. Thank you Mark. Happy Sailing ⛵
Thank you for reminding us that those simple tasks are necessary 😮
I'd love to see how and learn to make an eye splice on a rope, like for a halyard..., please 🙏
I climb trees for side work and I leaned to whip my lines. Makes a big difference and looks great.
Thanks Tim & Marc - loved this video, short, super practical. Not sure what I should learn next (not a sailor)... but will keep watching similar "How-To" content
Best idea for a video yet
Excellent video! Thanks!
I learned line whipping in boy scouts but discovered my favorite whipping cord years later while training for my aircraft mechanic license. Since then, I nearly always use Breyden lacing tape, which is made for tying wiring bundles on aircraft. It's strong, easy to work with, a spool lasts forever, it's economical (especially given it's performance and MIL spec reliability), has tons of alternative uses, and it's flat ribbon that comes in black, so it also looks cool 😎
Not sure if it's okay to include links, but it's available from aircraft supply sources like Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.
What is the best way to finish Dynema line (covered and uncovered), as it cannot be melted.
An example of needle whipping would be nice. I find these sometimes pull off the ends.
Nice, thanks.
Learned that in Scouts more than 60 years ago...
Thanks Tim, nice to know things like that.
Very to the point, I like that. Good explenation. I was wondering before I saw this video if I would need a needle to make a single cross over. I love this simple pull below itself whipping. Thx!
Loved the video. If you haven't already, how about a video on winch servicing
I learned to whip on natural rope when I was a Boy Scout. I've used dental floss, cotton fishing line, and bricklayers string. Looks like the waxed string would be much less prone to tangle when stored.
As long as you have your torch out, I've also seen heat shrink tubing used to whip nylon rope.
I bought some kevlar scissors when splicing some Dyneema, and have found it very good at cutting other sorts of line.
Cuts through everything, and makes a very clean cut.
How about a video on heating and bending the head outflow hose so it doesn't stress the seal at the joker valve of a manual head. Some hoses this works well on, others not so much.
And now I know how to go about this, much appreciated.
This is a good “needs done now” method. When I have time I use the “needs done right” method of a sewn whipping. Link to the PS article on whipping twine?
Quick, clever & simple. Good lesson, thanks..
Excellent info
Great video Tim. Very clear and very useful for us all. Had an idea for a subsequent video…what about doing one on boat electronics? Maybe a comparison between B&G, Garmin and Raymarine? Was thinking from the perspective of best value wind/speed/depth for all around use (racing and cruising). Maybe best all-in-one unit and best choice overall from a system perspective where a chart plotter could be integrated? Kind of who’s got the best offering and what would you recommend. Was doing some research and not a lot of recent comparisons with pros and cons. Just thought to consider. Thanks again for this video.
I use a razor knife blade held in vise grips, heat the blade red hot and cut the line in one pass.
Very neat and clean
Good instruction.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Great content.
Now, I have a question - how to protect boat from lightning? Is there a way how to ground mast which is the most likely point of strike? How to prevent ruining electronics e.g. VHF radio via antenna, or even start fire due large currents flowing through the boat?
I always bury both ends of the shipping line bypassing them over the whipping twine then onto the rope and through the opposite side.
Also for relatively cheap you can buy a soldering iron with a rope cutting end on it which makes a very good end to be spliced.
On the seagoing tugboats I work on, we use an angle grinder with a cut off wheel to cut lines. The speed of the wheel melts the end of the line. Then we “whip” with duct tape.
Super fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! To answer your question, would love to have you show how to attach a 3 strand rope to chain. I have 200 feet of chain that I would like to add 100’ of rope to. How? An added benefit would be to show a good system to mark lengths on the chain. I have marked with spray paint one ring every 25 feet. After 250 feet of chain & rode I would have 10 rings. Too many. Are there any other ways? Thanks again!!!
Use a few colors. Like red/white/blue. Then don't need to count so many rings. Every 50ft seems better.
Super helpful, thanks so much!!!
A soldering iron is also useful to cut and melt but I want to get one of those gas jets.
Thanks for the video.
Whipping is such a useful technique that everybody should know how to do it. I learned it back in the 1980s to make grips for my pair of Sais and my Kamas. Any skill that's useful for such a wide variety of things, from rigging and sailing, to Martial Arts weaponry, is simply too versatile NOT to learn! 🙂 IMOA, OFC!
Also could glue the whip as the wax will dry out after time... am I over thinking Tim ? Another great PS DIY ~
what a great channel!
For cotton or other natural fiber rope you're stuck with ye olde whipping line method as shown in this video. Many of us learned that long ago in the Scouts. For synthetic rope: 1/4 inch and larger rope, I simply wrap it tightly with 3 or four turns of masking tape, at the end, stopping about one to three-fourth inch back from the end. Then set the end on fire and let it burn well into the masking tape. When it's burned and melted about one diameter down from the end, blow it out and quickly grip it with a folded piece of cardboard, twisting to shape the end. Remelt and re-cardboard if you don't like the end you made the first time. Peel off the masking tape (it may be a little messy looking, but less so with experience using this method). For smaller ropes and cords I simply burn the end. Blow it out when it is well melted. If necessary use a. folded piece of cardboard to shape the ball of molten plastic. This method is fast and long lasting. Beware of dripping melted plastic on your skin or any other important surface! Avoid breathing the terrible fumes. I do this work outdoors in a spot sheltered from the wind with newspaper to catch the drips. If you're cutting a longer line, wrap a couple of inches with masking tape, cut in the middle of the taped section, and melt both ends at the same time.
I dip my fingers in a cup of water and shape the melted end.
I start by getting the core and cover tight and then wrapping it in blue tape. I cut through the blue tape leaving less than half of it. Then i burn the end, remove the tape, then wipe. It will be very clean if you do this.
I would like to see how to make an anchor bridle and how to use it.
ua-cam.com/video/rOrTFVspOZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=LciYvlqONh9UW1DZ
Here is a link to making a dyneema dead eye.
ua-cam.com/video/9-4AYV7jKRA/v-deo.htmlsi=eA5io6M0HaZJhS9I
Do you wash your lines? When it comes to climbing ropes. Washing you rope lines makes them last longer. Some places the wind carries more sand than others plus salt crystals.
Can we see splicing a braided line sometime?
Would you need to whip if the end is already sealed?
whip it good!
The band Split Enz sang a song called
“6 months in a leaky boat”
Ironic.
I've used this method for years. It works great and looks so much better than simply taping ends of lines. However, when I have access to electricity, I use a soldering gun with a flat tip to melt the fibers. It's easier than using a flame, and melts without scorching.
I'm not crazy about melting the ends. It's easy to leave a sharp edge that will catch .. and cut .. your skin. I just make sure the whipping is TIGHT and then trim the end off quite close to the whipp.
Could you do a video about trimming sails for various weather. Most of the trimming videos are really hard to follow
Polyester vs Dyneema whipping line?
Brion Toss, God rest him, is spinning in his grave. He argued strongly against burning off the ends. He also advocated a sewn whipping, which while more complicated, makes a more stable finish.
Here's a nice video on very-securely whipping a laid line (e.g. dock line or anchor line) using a stitching awl or sail needle. A brief mention is made on how to adapt the technique to braided lines. ua-cam.com/video/3wiguF8Uia8/v-deo.html
This video shows the Yale whiplock finish using a sail needle (and pliers!): ua-cam.com/video/ZbYWbZAPwxk/v-deo.html
Don't you have to first pass the line through the line itself using a needle...???
No, this will hold many seasons. If you want to get fancy you can use a needle and get as fancy as you like including barrel stitching
Whip it good
Ideas for future episodes: how to inspect, and tighten if necessary, keel bolts. Also, safe, easy, practical ways to get to the top of the mast
With some smaller lines you can use dental floss
Whip it good