Rope endings?

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neilmcc

neilmcc

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Aug 27, 2011
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Hunter 336 Scotland
Please excuse my ignorance but I am fitting new running rigging to my 336 and have the sizes etc from the manual. Some of the specifications for the ropes say that the ends should be B.B.E., I am assuming that these are just sealed and finished ends but would like to know what the BBE stands for.
Cheers,
Neil
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
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Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
If its a halyard, do yourself a favor and get your rigger or line supplier to put a flemmish eye in the bitter end. Makes pulling it much easier!

 
Bill Roosa

Bill Roosa

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Jun 6, 2006
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Any sailor worth his salt should know how to put an eye on a line. Be it three strand or braided. Only takes about 5 minutes.
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
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Just to clarify, a Flemish eye is different from a regular eye in that it is de-cored so the whole diameter if the eye is never more than the diameter of the base line. This allows it to pass thru the mast. It is not load bearing. Its designed to have a messenger line attached only.

My original point: Independent from your possession of the right size fids and your ability to do this yourself, most line suppliers will put one on the end at zero or low cost. Take advantage of it.
 
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rickk31

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Nov 7, 2009
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Hunter 22 bloomington,in
Bill I guess I am only worth 1/2 my salt. I know how to do a braided line but not a 3 strand but I can do it in about 2 minutes so that should give me a few points.
 
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Benny17441

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May 24, 2004
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Never been impressed by salty looking things. Most are for decoration or so weather beaten they are likely to fall apart. Practicality requires you finish the ends so the lines won't fray but all you need to do is tie a knot at the end.
 
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H30Gary

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Oct 27, 2011
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Hunter 1980 Hunter 30 San Diego, Mission Bay
Well, Bound Bitter End sounds like the best answer to the OP's question. Can't think of a better one.

Another way to bind the end of the line is to wrap it with tape and apply a few drops of crazy glue to the end. Not very nautical, but quick and easy and keeps the end of the line from unfraying.
 
neilmcc

neilmcc

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Aug 27, 2011
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Hunter 336 Scotland
I do all of my own splicing but could not do a braided line in two minutes even on a good day.Three strand is easy compared with braid on braid.
I'll go with BBE being Bound Bitter End because that fits in with what type of end I thought it would be.
I usually heat seal the ends and put some whipping on the last inch or so but I have never seen a Flemmish eye on rope before, looks interesting.
 
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