[Public-List] Rope Question

[Gordon Laco]

Hi Guys - 

Well one is that left hand laid cable was used for port side shrouds and
right hand lay for starboard....

Another is that left hand laid line was used in parts of rigs where the line
was more easily coiled left handed...

I have had both of these presented to me but I think the don't really
represent practical realities.


Anybody else have input?

Gord  


On 22/10/10 6:18 PM, "Rod Symmes" <weatherhelm at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> I am still a little unsure.   Your use of the word "mythology" implies there
> is no technical reason for the left hand twist.  On  the other hand your
> explanation of the " Bosun not having the luxury"  makes me think there might
> be an advantage to left hand twist if it were available and affordable.   Am I
> correct ?
> 
> Cheers,   Rod
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