[Public-List] Rope Question

Sat Oct 23 21:24:22 PDT 2010

In Boys Manual it refers to left hand rope being used for gun gear and as softer 
and easier to handle.  (also more likely to rot).  The yarn and the strands are 
laid right and then the rope is laid left. So the next time you want to run a 
gun out, check to make sure the rope has the correct lay.  I wonder if the left 
lay would absorb the shock better?  Also remember to coil it counter-clockwise 
or you'll be stoning the deck all afternoon.

Capt. Bill

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From: Bill Spires <spiresac at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 10:17:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Rope Question

I think some of the old ropes were braided by twisting the strands from the 
middle,,,,,so it stands to reason some of the rope would be left hand and some 
would be right hand.  Sailors of old  (and some now) are a superstitious group 
and while the shroud thing makes no sense to me I would not doubt it.  The only 
time it seems to matter to me is when multiple lines are rove side by side 
(think pad eyes).  I have a friend who is really into this and I will forward 
him the emails and see what Jimbo (member of the knot guild) thinks.  

Capt. Bill 
Hello from the Palmetto State

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From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
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Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 8:01:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Rope Question

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 ?
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> Cheers,   Rod
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