Ropes

Question 1

Characteristics of Manila

Answer 1

Golden brown, strong and durable

Question 2

Uses of Manila

Answer 2

Check stoppers, slings and Jackstay lines, WHEN PARTING, MAY ENDANGER LIFE

Question 3

Characteristics of Sisal

Answer 3

Pale straw, Hairy, Not as strong or reliable as Manila

Question 4

Uses of Sisal

Answer 4

General lashings, Slip ropes, NOT TO BE USED WHEN PARTING MAY ENDANGER LIFE

Question 5

Characteristics of Spun Yarn

Answer 5

Rot proof, Smell of tar treatment, made from any natural fibre

Question 6

Characteristics of Sailmakers

Answer 6

Grey white in color, made from hemp

Question 7

Uses of Spun Yarn

Answer 7

Servings, seizing and stops, any small work, NO SPECIFIED BREAKING STRAIN SO IT IS UNRELIABLE

Question 8

Uses of Sailmakers

Answer 8

Whippings and light stops, must be treated with wax

Question 9

Features of Polyester

Answer 9

White in colour, hard textured yarn

Question 10

Uses of Polyester

Answer 10

Berthing hawsers, Heaving lines

Question 11

Features of Polyamide

Answer 11

White in colour, Blue tinge on ends, 23% elasticity, must rest for 6hrs after use, THICC

Question 12

Uses of Polyamide

Answer 12

Towing hawsers

Question 13

Features of Polypropylene

Answer 13

Very light weight, plastic like fibers, floats

Question 14

Uses of Polypropylene

Answer 14

Floating messenger, Boat rope

Question 15

Features of Polyethylene

Answer 15

Turkey red in colors, floats, plastic like fibers

Question 16

Uses of Polyethylene

Answer 16

Swimmer and Recovery lines, Stress line in a polyamide towing hawser

Question 17

Features of Sailmakers twine

Answer 17

Off white colour, waxy feel, very strong

Question 18

Uses of Sailmakers twine

Answer 18

Whippings, Light stops of MMFC

Question 19

Features of Quantum 12 HMPE

Answer 19

Lightweight and floats, may be any colour

Question 20

Uses of Quantum 12 HMPE

Answer 20

12 strand mooring rope, picking up rope (Buoy), Buoy bridle