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− | In order to secure the boat to a dock or secure a line to the boat you will probably use the cleat hitch. | + | {{Knot |
+ | | name = Mooring hitch | ||
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+ | | use = In order to secure the boat to a dock or secure a line to the boat you will probably use the cleat hitch. | ||
+ | | tying_instructions = | ||
#Take the line to the ear of the cleat furthest from where the line comes from the boat (or load). | #Take the line to the ear of the cleat furthest from where the line comes from the boat (or load). | ||
#Take one wrap around the base of the cleat and then start a figure eight across the top of the opposite ear. | #Take one wrap around the base of the cleat and then start a figure eight across the top of the opposite ear. | ||
#Finish with a half hitch turned under so that the line is coming away from the cleat in the opposite direction from which it came in. | #Finish with a half hitch turned under so that the line is coming away from the cleat in the opposite direction from which it came in. | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 20 June 2007
Mooring hitch |
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Use: In order to secure the boat to a dock or secure a line to the boat you will probably use the cleat hitch.
How to tie:
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