Splicing and termination for an 8-strand polyamide mooring line
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Depending on your setup, we can add a Dyneema whipping, create a spliced eye or produce a spliced eye with a thimble. These finishes provide a ready-to-use mooring line tailored to your boat and mooring system.
This service is available exclusively for our 8-strand polyamide mooring line.
Compatible rope
8-strand polyamide mooring line
Thanks to its elasticity, polyamide effectively absorbs the shock loads caused by the movement of the boat, wind and waves. Its 8-strand construction provides excellent flexibility, makes the rope easy to stow and allows custom spliced eyes to be created.
Available termination options
Dyneema whipping
This finish secures the end of the mooring line and prevents the strands from unravelling. It is suitable when the end needs to remain free, be secured with a knot or be made fast directly to a cleat.
Plain spliced eye
The splice forms a loop directly in the mooring line without using a knot. It allows the line to be placed quickly over a cleat, mooring bitt or bollard. When correctly made, a splice retains more of the rope’s strength than a knot and creates a clean, durable termination.
Spliced eye with thimble fitting
The thimble selected by the customer is fitted inside the spliced eye to maintain its shape and protect the rope against chafe and crushing. This finish is suitable for connecting the mooring line to a shackle, chain, ring or another attachment point.
The thimble is not included in the price of this service. It must be added separately to the basket in a size compatible with the diameter of the mooring line.
Choosing the right thimble
Nylon thimble
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, the nylon thimble protects the inside of the eye without adding a metal component. It is suitable for installations requiring a lightweight and economical solution.
Stainless-steel thimble
The more rigid stainless-steel thimble provides excellent protection against crushing and chafe. It is particularly suitable for heavily loaded connections involving a shackle, chain or metal ring.
Choose a thimble that matches the diameter of the mooring line and add it to the basket with the splicing service. We will fit it directly into the eye when making the splice in our workshop.
Choosing the correct diameter option
- Ø10 mm and below: select the “Ø ≤ 10 mm” option.
- Above 10 mm: select the “Ø > 10 mm” option.
This distinction accounts for the time required to complete the work and, for versions with a thimble, the thimble size required for the diameter of the mooring line ordered.
Important: this service must be ordered with the corresponding 8-strand polyamide mooring line. The termination is made directly in our workshop before shipping.
For each splice, add 1 metre to the required usable length of the mooring line. For example, to obtain a finished mooring line approximately 12 m long with a spliced eye, order 13 m of rope.
If you require a splice at both ends, order two splicing services and add 2 metres to the required usable length. Please also specify the internal length of each eye in the order comments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a plain eye and an eye with a thimble?
A plain eye remains flexible and is particularly suitable for placing the mooring line over a cleat, mooring bitt or bollard. A thimble stiffens and protects the inside of the eye when it is connected to a shackle, chain, ring or metal fitting.
Why choose a splice instead of a knot?
A splice forms a compact loop directly in the rope and retains more of its strength than a knot. It also avoids creating a bulky termination at the end of the mooring line.
What size will the eye be?
We make the eye to the internal length you specify. Please provide this measurement in the order comments. Contact us before ordering if you require a particularly large eye or a special configuration.
Is the thimble included in the price of the splice?
No. The price of the service includes making the splice and fitting the thimble. The nylon or stainless-steel thimble must be added separately to the basket in a size compatible with the diameter of the mooring line.
Should I choose a nylon or stainless-steel thimble?
A nylon thimble is lightweight, economical and corrosion-resistant. A stainless-steel thimble is more rigid and provides better resistance to crushing for heavily loaded connections involving a shackle, chain or metal ring.
How do I choose the correct thimble size?
The thimble must match the diameter of the mooring line ordered. Select the appropriate diameter directly on the nylon or stainless-steel thimble product page.
How do I choose the correct diameter option?
For a mooring line with a diameter of 10 mm or less, choose the “Ø ≤ 10 mm” option. For a mooring line with a diameter greater than 10 mm, choose the “Ø > 10 mm” option.
Why do I need to add 1 metre of rope per splice?
Making the eye requires additional rope to form the loop and gradually splice the strands back into the rope. This metre must be added to the required usable length.
How do I order a splice at both ends?
Order two splicing services corresponding to the diameter of the mooring line and add 2 metres to the required usable length. Specify the internal length of both eyes in the order comments.
Can this service be ordered separately?
No. This option must be ordered with our 8-strand polyamide mooring line. The termination is made directly onto the line before shipping.
