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Tag Archives: knots
How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 2
This is a quick and easy way to tie a boat to a dock that has a Bull Rail. This was passed on last week by a friend. Some docks only have a Bull Rail so being able to properly … Continue reading
How to tie a Bowline with your left hand – Updated
Tying a Bowline is an essential boating skill but one that seems to stump many boaters, then when you add being left handed to the mix things can get really confusing so I made this guide to help left handed … Continue reading
Mike’s Quick Rope Whipping
This is the quick and secure whipping I use to whip the ends on double braid line. I have not seen this in any book. It has some of the elements of the classic quick temporary whipping but this method … Continue reading
Double Constrictor Knot
The Double Constrictor Knot is another very useful knot that should be in every boaters skill set and is quick and easy to tie. This knot can be used for emergency repairs and quick whipping on the end of a … Continue reading
Constrictor Knot
The Constrictor Knot is a knot that should be in every boaters skill set. This knot can be used for emergency repairs and quick whipping on the end of a line to keep the line from unraveling until a permanent … Continue reading
Was This Your Fender Knot?
This Fender Knot was spotted recently at a Puget Sound Marina. They are loosing massive style points here and while the knot will hold, I suspect that it might be difficult to untie. See below for some options to restore … Continue reading
Lee’s Fender Knot
After I did an article on using the Spar Hitch to tie fenders a friend Lee told me about a similar knot that he uses for fenders and storing lines on a boat. This is similar to what Ashley calls … Continue reading
Spar Hitch – Fender Knot
The Spar Hitch is a great knot for tying fenders to a lifeline. It is very secure and will hold around small and slick objects. The load can be at different angles. The Spar Hitch is also know as Ground … Continue reading
