USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
An AB is inspecting a three-strand nylon eye splice. The minimum number of full tucks required for synthetic line, as compared to natural fiber, is best described as which of the following?
- A. Fewer tucks are needed because nylon is stronger than manila
- B. The same number of tucks — three full tucks — is always sufficient for any line material
- ✓ More tucks are required for synthetics because they are slipperyCorrect
- D. Tuck count is irrelevant provided the thimble is properly seated
Why C is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-3 states that an eye splice requires at least three full tucks, with more required for synthetics, which are slippery. Fewer tucks on a synthetic line risk the splice pulling out under load.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-3