Mystery object, found on the ground in a boatyard.

[Cool Guy]

Clearly this thread spliced. And consequently loopy.

 

[TQA]

I have seen this used by men climbing trees. They use it to hold their ankles together.

Now you say it is small.

Seen any tree climbing leprechauns?

 

[LittleShip]

Possibly, but with the loops together the diameter is pretty small - about two fingers worth.

Ok Twister and your idea is.....

Tom

 

[Twister_Ken]

Ok Twister and your idea is.....

Tom

Rope pince-nez?

 

[LittleShip]

Rope pince-nez?

For holding glasses, in this day and age.......

I think I prefer the handcuff theory.

Tom.

 

[Greenheart]

Is it for securing the pot-washer to the galley?

Oops, several of you got there before me.

 

[Cruiser2B]

Same function as the loop in the pic; turk's head is chafe protection.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Same function as the loop in the pic; turk's head is chafe protection.
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Ooh - I like it!

 

[doris]

Handcuffs for the kids?

Spot on I reckon

 

[jac]

Novelty decoration from something vaguely practical - added to make it a maritime version and therefore 10 times the price?

 

[Greenheart]

Gentlemen, surely you all keep one of these handy lines on board?

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[Twister_Ken]

I suppose it could be a nautical curtain tie-back.

 

[Seajet]

Tiller steered boat. When he's alongside he puts the tiller hard over and slips one eye on the tiller and the other on a cleat, keeps the tiller over and the cockpit clear?...

Gets my vote.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Gets my vote.

The tiller would need to be max 3 cms in diameter.

 

[itchenseadog]

Have you not seen one of these before?
We always used them in our boatyard.
It's a sling for a skyhook !

 

[halb]

it's part of a medieval chastity belt mock up!