<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/ALTERNATIVE_1.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Whipping tightly bound thread</strong><br><br>Although the ends of synthetic fibre rope get heat-sealed when they are cut, it is best to reinforce this with a whipping of tightly bound thread to stop the ends fraying. Alternatively you could try <strong>Starbrites Dip-it Whip-it</strong>, which is a rubbery goo that you simply dip the end of the rope in, which then hardens to protect it.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/ALTERNATIVE_2.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Heat-shrink rubber bands</strong><br><br>Alternatively, look out for these heat-shrink rubber bands, which are available from most chandlers'. <br><br>The most robust whipping for making good the end of ordinary three-stranded ropes is the <strong>Sailmaker's</strong> but were not that salty on MBM and a well-bound common whipping will stand plenty of abuse. Plus it can used on all manner of different lays so it is worth becoming familiar with. <br><br>Most whipping twines come waxed. Get this type because being slightly tacky, it tends not to unravel as its wound round the rope.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/A.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Step 1: Cut yourself a generous length of twine</strong><br><br>Cut a piece of twine of between 60-70cm, or more if the rope in question is on the large side. The length of the completed whipping needs to be at least its diameter. Lay one end of the twine along the rope.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/B.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Step 2: Keep the twine in situ</strong><br><br>Begin to trap the twine by winding the rest of the twine tightly over it.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/C.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2>Step 3: Lay the loose end of the twine along the rope<br><br>At about the halfway point, lay the loose end of the twine along the rope and continue taking neat, tight turns so that this too becomes trapped.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/D.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Step 4: Pull the end of the twine out</strong> <br><br>When enough turns have been wound, pull the end of the twine that is poking out 
mid-whipping and the whipping holds itself in place.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2013/07/E.jpg"><h2>Fixing Frayed rope</h2><strong>Step 5: Trim off unwanted twine</strong> <br><br>Trim off the unwanted bits of twine and your rope is fray-free.<br><br><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/34436/1/0/best-ropes-for-mooring-lines">See also The Best Ropes for Mooring Lines</a>
