Chapman Knots for Boaters [Paperback]

There are thousands of possible knots, but only a handful are sufficiently versatile, trustworthy, and easily understood to be useful on a boat. You’ll find them all here. Illustrated instructions make trying and securing simple; each knot’s purpose is described as well as its differences from related knots. You’ll also find practical tips on safe winching, proper tackle set-ups, and rope-end whipping. Whether you want to make a build-in handle at the end of a water bucket, lash oars o other deck gear in place, attach the foot of a sail to a boom, or even extend a towing line, the right knot is right here. Contents: Introduction 9 • Binding Knots 17 • Hitches 29 • Loop Knots 47 • Splices 85 • Belays 111 • Coiling 119 • Securing a Coil 125 • Mechanical Advantage (Purchase) 135 • Whippings and Seizings 153 • Fancy Work 167 • The End 175