Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #1944 (Set 5)

Which of the following should splices made in nylon be?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — have extra tucks taken

Synthetic materials like nylon have a lower coefficient of friction than natural fibers, making eye splices prone to slipping under tension. Good seamanship requires adding extra full tucks to ensure the splice holds securely under high loads.

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