Spectra Cable Source

[Bruceb]

What special handling do you need for spectra cable? Knots to use/ crimps/ special hardware? Any additional info will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce

[Dale]

We've never done anything special with Spectra...just tie it like you would any other nylon cord. We usually use a fish hook knot for these things http://www.lake-link.com/anglers/kno...s.cfm?KnotID=1

Obviously you'd want to heat fuse the end after cutting.

[IKE]

Originally Posted by Bruceb

What special handling do you need for spectra cable? Knots to use/ crimps/ special hardware? Any additional info will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce

Different styles of knots will reduce the capacity of the spectra quite a bit (some around 50% if I remember right). Look up knot strength, and there are some good resources on the net. Just be certain to use much higher strength than you might expect.

[team222badbrad]

We got ours from here! Shipping seemed to be fast too!

http://www.reddenmarine.com/marine-s...ot-orange.html

Just realized this thread is from last year, but anyways...

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by Dale

Many boating supply companies sell Amsteel, from Samson, which is basically like braided, stronger Spectra. 7/64" is the smallest diameter I've seen, though, if size is an issue. Just Google Amsteel. This stuff is amazing with the 7/64" having a strength of 1,600 lbs and 1/8" going to 2,500 pounds. Strength goes down fast as you tie or bend any rope but still...

http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=192

http://www.wesspur.com/rope/amsteel-blue.html 13,700 lb ABS

[Bruceb]

We bought some dyneema 7/64's from West marine. We have it installed on our fork lift with fishing knots on one end and a turn buckle on the other. Do I need to pre stretch this stuff? It seems to be stretching about 2 inches in 100 after only moderate tension and 2 days on the bot. Already ran out of slack take up on the turnbuckles. Got any suggestions?
Thanks
Bruce