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Jack Dale Jack Dale is offline
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Default knots that'll stay tied using poly rope ?

Poly rope, because it floats, is great for stern lines which are needed on
crowded anchorages. Rather than tying it off, we loop it though a ring or
around a rock or tree and back to a cleat on the boat.

Poly is also used for painters, in which case it is spliced to build to the
bridle.

If you do need to tie a knot, you might whip the loose ends. Cut the whip
to untie the knot.

BTW - to what purpose will you use poly line.

Jack



"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:10:35 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:

What is the best knot that not only will stay tied but is easy to untie
and where can I find an example of how to tie it, please ?

Thank you,
Courtney


Replace the poly rope with something reasonably decent. Poly does not hold
knots, and deteriorates quickly when exposed to the elements. It DOES
float,
which is helpful for some light duty uses, but the junctions need to held
be
secured with more than just a knot.

CWM