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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-09-2015, 15:22
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Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What Kind Of Knot To Use Around This "Cleat"?

DH, I'm sure your friends experiences were perfectly legitimate from his experience and perspective.

I don't advocate against the use of locking hitches for others, I just don't permit them on my...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-09-2015, 14:31
Replies: 22
Views: 6,108
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What Kind Of Knot To Use Around This "Cleat"?

DH, I never permit use of locking hitches on cleats on my boat and I nearly fired a mate once for using one on a commercial tug. If you're ever girded by a tow many times the size of your towing...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-09-2015, 19:32
Replies: 22
Views: 6,108
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What Kind Of Knot To Use Around This "Cleat"?

Stu, yes, I am referring to the OPs photo. I agree, figure 8's. If he feels a need to finish the eights, then a locking hitch.

I definitely agree, 8's first.

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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-09-2015, 18:41
Replies: 22
Views: 6,108
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What Kind Of Knot To Use Around This "Cleat"?

I could be mistaken, but the photo looks like its displaying small yachty bits, not a cleat at all. They look like a pain in the neck. Maybe just a locking hitch, which I think people are referring...
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