Page 19: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (October 1971)

Eye splice, Back splice, Short splice, Long splice...

I kin do all SOUK with PHmoor

Yer dern tooting Popeye. But you're lucky to do half that many with ropes like braid-on-braid.

What's less, you'll need special tools to splice each size of braid...plus real know-how.

As any seasoned salt can tell you, whatever strength there is in a braid splice can be achieved only with near-perfect handiwork... especially if the fibers have hardened and fused after use or have stiffened from immersion.

Columbian Pli-moof Rope Can Be Spliced in a Trice

And you can use almost anything as a fid. This unique 8-strand plaited rope combines splicing ease with high strength efficiency...yet no special expertise is needed to make any splice.

Simple, safe, strong splicing is one of many advantages that makes Columbian Pli-moor rope superior in utility, economy and long life for many applications.

Pli-moor-an 8-strand plaited rope construction exclusive with Columbian; in synthetic or natural fibers; all sizes. / ROPI V i'f v\

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COLUMBIAN ROPE COMPANY

PLYMOUTH CORDAGE

Auburn, New York 13021