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Marine Knots and Sailors' Knots |
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Boat Maintenance Checklist For Boat Owners: A checklist for boat owners to maintain their boats in top condition. Safety on Boats and in Marinas: A list of do's and don'ts for boat owners and marina owners. Best Security Checklist For Boat Owners A check list for all boat owners who are contemplating moving to a new marina Learn to tie the most common marine knots and sailor's knots. Marina Security Cameras: check your boat from the comfort of your living room. |
Hangman's Knot
Scaffold Knot
Gallows Knot
Fisherman's Bend
A strong and simple knot that tightens when the end is seized as shown. Surgeon's Knot
The Surgeon's Knot is a modified reef knot, and is usually used with twine. The extra turn in the first tie prevents slipping. Sheet Bend
Also known as a Weaver's Knot, is used to join small or medium sized ropes. Timber Hitch
A very useful knot for hoisting and towlines because it holds well and doesn't slip or jam. Fisherman's Knot
The Fisherman's Knot is the strongest known method of joining fine lines such as fishing lines. Figure-Eight Knot
The figure-eight knot is used at the end of a rope to stop the strands from unraveling. Clove Hitch
Also known as the Builder's Hitch because builders often use it to fasten staging to upright posts. Reef Knot / Square Knot
This is by no means a complete or authoritative list. For the best list on the net with videos and step by step instructions of all the knots see Animated Knots |
