The Splicing Handbook is the only reference book devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes. It includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for all the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes.This expanded edition covers every kind of splicing project a boater is likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra, as well as wire, and rope-to-wire splices.


Barbara Merry is a marine rope worker with twenty years'experience in the splicing trade. She has worked on projects for boats of all sizes, from small traditional sailing craft and working schooners to commercial fishing vessels. She has taught at the WoodenBoat School and has written on rope and rope technology for WoodenBoat magazine. John Darwin is a rope design and engineering consultant.