extra line

[dave]

can anyone show me the proper method of coiling the extra line that you have laying around? i have seen some really well organized boats with all lines coiled a specific way. thanks in advance

 

[Dave]

coiling

This should be interesting telling about coiling...well here goes...first if you have extra line (tails) you can do what they call as I remember=== flemming...this is just a neat flat coil of rope starting in the center with the tail and going in circles until all the rope is used up The flemming coil needs to be on a flat surface such as the dock or deck...For coiling sheets and running lines etc...start with an end dropping down...coil in circles of about 18 inches your line until you have about three feet remaining...then bunch the coil together in the middle and with the three foot end go around the bunched coil...What you will see forming should be looking like a hangman's noose wraping. When you work your way to the top you will do a single loop thru the top of the inside of the coil or just half hitch it to the last loop...Hope that I haven't confused you too much...When all else fails just stop by the boat that you like the looks of their ropes and I'm sure that they will help you out with a demonstration...Good luck!

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.com]

Many ways

Hi Dave -There are more ways to coil and store line than there are to knot a necktie. You don't have to use a "Windsor" to create a "shipshape" appearance and have lines easy deployable. If you are interested in the subject, and of rigging in general, you might pick up a copy of Brion Toss' excellent rigging book entitled "The Complete Rigger's Apprentice" (See Related link below).Best,Trevor