Knot Funny

[LittleWing77]

Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass

...but then again, I am a “safety girl” when it comes to knots .

So then you are both our resident Knot Goddess *and* Safety Officer.

The talent on this Forum!

Right on,
LittleWing77

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by StuM

It's generally attributed to Gary Jobson.

Dunno which rock star said that, but long ago we were told "if ya can't tie a knot, tie a lot" by someone not famous... or even memorable (obviously).

Jim

[Be Free]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

Wottie, that is just beautiful... but mate, ya sure want to be sure that ya have it really, really in the final configuration before doin' up the loom! Changing one of those wires would be a daunting task indeed.

You can come do wiring on Insatiable any time ya want!

Jim

When I was wiring Ethernet cables in remote offices I found that strapping it in a way that made it impossible to move any of the wires without cutting a lot of ties discouraged local "experts" from moving things around.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by Be Free

When I was wiring Ethernet cables in remote offices I found that strapping it in a way that made it impossible to move any of the wires without cutting a lot of ties discouraged local "experts" from moving things around.

Another side benefit which I hadn't considered - thanks for making it!

Also makes it easy to know where to reattach any removed wire.

[Seymore]

With reference to the illustration in Montanan's post #7, whipping on the ends of lines
Cleat hitch
Clove hitch
Bowline
Buntline hitch
Figure 8 stopper

I use buntline hitches to tie halyards to the peaks of sails, because they're the shortest of knots. That's why they're called buntline hitch.

[SeanPatrick]

Originally Posted by Seymore

I use buntline hitches to tie halyards to the peaks of sails, because they're the shortest of knots. That's why they're called buntline hitch.

Well, two half hitches are the same size - because that's all a buntline hitch is. It just has the second hitch on the inside. So humor my pedantry and we'll call it "one of the shortest".

[George_SD]

I'm a fan of barrel knot for a stopper. Bigger and looks good.

[LittleWing77]

Originally Posted by Seymore

With reference to the illustration in Montanan's post #7, whipping on the ends of lines
Cleat hitch
Clove hitch
Bowline
Buntline hitch
Figure 8 stopper

I use buntline hitches to tie halyards to the peaks of sails, because they're the shortest of knots. That's why they're called buntline hitch.

You're coming late to the party, Seymore.

Please see Post #25 for an alternative stopper that actually works.

Also, did you read the article? Captain John suggests a clove hitch shouldn't really be in a "Top 5" list.

Based on where it appears on your list, you must use it a lot!

Fair winds,
LittleWing77

[LittleWing77]

Originally Posted by George_SD

I'm a fan of barrel knot for a stopper. Bigger and looks good.

Must investigate this, George.

Would you care to demonstrate*...?

Fair winds,
LittleWing77
*See Post #25

[LittleWing77]

Originally Posted by LittleWing77

So then you are both our resident Knot Goddess *and* Safety Officer.

The talent on this Forum!

Right on,
LittleWing77

I don't know about you, Seaworthy Lass, but I could always use a few more laughs these days!

Fair winds,
LittleWing77

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by LittleWing77

I don't know about you, Seaworthy Lass, but I could always use a few more laughs these days!

Fair winds,
LittleWing77

Yes, I think laughter has been sorely lacking around here for a while.

Thanks for a fun thread .

[MicHughV]

for your viewing pleasure

[Mistress Sirena]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

Fun... thinking about it, I tend to use about a 1/2-dozen or so on board. My prioritized list would go:

#1. Bowline
#2. Round Turn & 2 Half-Hitches
#3. Anchor/buntline hitch
#4. Rolling hitch
#5. Figure-8
#6. Sheet bend
#7. Reef knot
#8. Cleat hitch (although this is barely worthy of mention)

You have forgotten the Whynot and the Garlic knot

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by Mistress Sirena

You have forgotten the Whynot and the Garlic knot

I think you mean a Celtic knot . It's got a million uses on a boat .

[MicHughV]

I "embroidered" the steering wheel on my first boat.... it was a labor of love...

here seen in a pic by the now 3rd owner...who is doing some modifications to the cockpit...

that boat is going on for 40 years now.....