USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
Which splice allows a repaired three-strand line to still render through a block sheave?
- A. Eye splice
- B. Short splice
- C. Back splice
- ✓ Long spliceCorrect
Why D is correct
The long splice joins two lines while keeping nearly the original diameter, so the line still renders through a sheave. The short splice creates a thickened section that will not pass through a block. (NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-3)
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-3