Splicing an eye in hi-tech Dyneema rope is a slightly different process than for polyester braid, demonstrated in PBO August 2013, although the principle is very similar.
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Beaulieu Boatjumble 2013
More than 8,800 bargain hunters flocked to the idyllic setting of the Hampshire country estate to root for nautical loot.
Thousands attend Beaulieu Boatjumble
Europe's largest outdoor sale of boating items hailed a success by organisers
Further progress on the PBO Project Boat
Restoring gelcoat and rebuilding windows
PBO Project Boat – rebuilding and repairing
We get constructive as the restoration continues on the PBO Project Boat – Rebuilding the hull-deck join and carrying out some fibreglass repairs
PBO Project Boat – scraping and sanding paint
Using paint stripper, scrapers and sanders to remove the old, flaky paint from Hantu Biru, the PBO Project Boat
Stripping the PBO Project Boat
Stripping the hull-deck join and removing deck fittings from Hantu Biru, the PBO Project Boat.
London Boat Show 2013: In pictures
onEdition’s spectacular imagery from the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show 2013
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Meet the team at PBO
You’ve read the articles, seen the images, perhaps even heard a voice, now meet the faces behind the pages.
Fastnet 2011 start
The Fastnet 2011 start on Sunday 14 August as part of Cowes Week. Photos courtesy of David Harding/ SailingScenes