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

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

That will depend on what you need the knot to do. Lots of books out there.
Try the marlinspike sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith. Lots of basic knots and
how to tie them as well as what they are good for.

Bill

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"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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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

The most comprehensive book you'll ever find on the subject is "Encyclopedia
of Knots and Fancy Rope Work" by Graumont. Easier to follow for the average
bear is "Ashley's Book of Knots." Hervey Garrett Smith's "Marlinspike
Sailor" is also very good, and I would list all three as essential for any
ship's library.

Karin

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

We use poly rope for stern tying up in Desolation Sound. I use the
same knots for any given application that I would use for other lines
except that I tape the bitter end off with electrical tape because poly
does have a habit for coming undone?

On 14 Jan 2007 10:54:39 -0800, wrote:

We use poly rope for stern tying up in Desolation Sound. I use the
same knots for any given application that I would use for other lines
except that I tape the bitter end off with electrical tape because poly
does have a habit for coming undone?

Yes. Leave longer tails than normal and tape them.

Look up knots for fishing line. Poly acts a lot like monofilament when
you tie it, so some of the fisherman's knots should work.

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
You have to tell us whether you mean Polyester, of which Dacron is a
brand name, and is used for all sorts of running rigging, or
Polypropylene which is a much weaker rope, but which floats and is
used for water toys, etc. There is a huge difference in their ability
to hold knots.

While you're at it, you might tell us the application and the size and
type of line. For example, cheap polypropylene won't hold a bowline
at all, but some of the modern forms will.

Also, be careful taking advice from the traditional books, such as
Graumont or Ashley, since both types of "Poly" came into use after
these books were written.

Jeff wrote:
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
You have to tell us whether you mean Polyester, of which Dacron is a
brand name, and is used for all sorts of running rigging, or
Polypropylene which is a much weaker rope, but which floats and is used
for water toys, etc. There is a huge difference in their ability to
hold knots.

While you're at it, you might tell us the application and the size and
type of line. For example, cheap polypropylene won't hold a bowline at
all, but some of the modern forms will.

Also, be careful taking advice from the traditional books, such as
Graumont or Ashley, since both types of "Poly" came into use after these
books were written.

Thank you. I'm using very cheap 3/8" polypropylene line. I have Ashley,
and that's why I'm tryin' to get experienced user's comments.

Cordially,
Courtney

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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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 ?

I have not seen thjis knot suggested:

Double figure eight - it is used by climbers. Their ropes are more slippery
than yacht rope. Instructions on this page.

http://www.realknots.com/knots/sloops.htm

Jack

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



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