I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

"R.H." wrote in message
. ..
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it might
be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob



The original "floater" for boat keys?

Eisboch

"R.H." wrote in message
. ..
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it might
be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

Original roach clip?

R.H. wrote:
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

I'm going to say that it takes the place of a monkey's fist.

"basskisser" wrote in message
ups.com...

R.H. wrote:
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of
leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it
might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

I'm going to say that it takes the place of a monkey's fist.


I don't know the purpose of a monkey's fist, but it turns out that the item
in question is a fender for a small boat, verified by three different
antique boat experts.

Just posted the answer page for the latest set, it has a couple of new
photos, some links and a little more info:

http://pzphotosan143-t.blogspot.com/


Rob

R.H. wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message
ups.com...

R.H. wrote:
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of
leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it
might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

I'm going to say that it takes the place of a monkey's fist.


I don't know the purpose of a monkey's fist, but it turns out that the item
in question is a fender for a small boat, verified by three different
antique boat experts.

Just posted the answer page for the latest set, it has a couple of new
photos, some links and a little more info:

http://pzphotosan143-t.blogspot.com/


Rob

Cool, a monkey's fist is really just a clever knot making a clump of
rope. It's used to give mass to a line when you are trying to throw it
to shore.

R.H. wrote:


I don't know the purpose of a monkey's fist,
snip....
Rob



A monkey's fist was /is the ball used on the end of a heaving line.
Ever watch big ships come in and longshoremen tie up?

"Don White" wrote in message
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R.H. wrote:


I don't know the purpose of a monkey's fist,
snip....
Rob



A monkey's fist was /is the ball used on the end of a heaving line.
Ever watch big ships come in and longshoremen tie up?

Yup, and they used a shotgun rig with a large rubber ball on the end of the
shooting line.

Rob, that site is really interesting. I've been able to identify many
of the good pictures you have there. My Grandfathers barn is still
stuffed with many of those items and tools.

It's a great site.
Thanks.


R.H. wrote:
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

wrote in message
ups.com...
Rob, that site is really interesting. I've been able to identify many
of the good pictures you have there. My Grandfathers barn is still
stuffed with many of those items and tools.


Thanks for the comments, and also thanks to everyone else for the info on
the monkey's fist knot, I made one a couple years ago but didn't know it had
a purpose.

Rob