Learn to tie a knot stupid

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Turtlesboat

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couple of knot apps for the iphone. There are two that I know of, Knot Guide and Knot time.

Knot guide is $3.99 and has the most knots, currently 67, and they update frequently. This is the one I have. When i'm bored, anchored out for the night. I'll practice some knots.

Knot time currently has 28 knots for .99 cent. Apparently it's small video clips on how to tie the knots. don't have it so can't comment on it but the reviews are more positive than negative.
 
Re: Learn to tie a know stupid

yep.
 
I am not anti-technology, but being nickled and dimed to death for "apps" to run on an I-Phone is just not my cup of tea. It's almost laughable to see some of the stuff (apps)that people have to have when it comes to their phones. But hey........what do I know? :smt043:smt043:smt001
 
I regret never paying attention in Boy Scouts.. I was searching for the Girl Scout Camp during knot tying..

I agree that apps are not necessary, but since I have come from the Windows side of smart phones... The apps are dirt cheap compared to what I used to pay. You can buy 3-5 apps for the price of one Window's Mobile application...
 
I love the apps, and I don't mind spending a few $$ if it's worth it. Having 3rd party developers means that they need to be paid for their work. Much rather have that then what I had when I had my verizon LG phone.

they taught knots in the boy scouts? I guess I was too busy learning how to shoot a bow and arrow.
 
Personally, life was simpler when we just used two tin cans connected with a piece of string to talk to each other. (If you don't know what I am talking about, then you are waaaay too young).:smt043

Today people spend more each month for telephony equipment and services than a house payment used to be on a 3000 square foot house in the suburbs 25 years ago.
 
Dave S said:
Personally, life was simpler when we just used two tin cans connected with a piece of string to talk to each other. (If you don't know what I am talking about, then you are waaaay too young).:smt043

Today people spend more each month for telephony equipment and services than a house payment used to be on a 3000 square foot house in the suburbs 25 years ago.
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Good point, and we still can’t communicate with each other, Hum…..:huh:
 
Serious note about knots.

IMHO: A power boater needs to know just a few knots, and for a few needs to be able to tie them one handed in the dark without a book or IPhone App in hand.

1. Clove Hitch or double half hitch, long term use to securely hang fenders from life lines/rails; securing dock lines to pilings etc. The load needs to be in the direction of the hitch and never in the direction of the standing member. This hitch will not slip in the direction of the load and will not wiggle loose when not under strain. Finish it in a half hitch and it will be there after you're long gone, yet will not seize and can be tied with one hand as well as untied.

2. Cleat Hitch: used to securely attach dock lines to dock cleats; flag halyards to deck cleats. Will not slip nor size under load and when tied correctly can be tied and untied one handed. If not tied correctly in the locking hitch (Correct is a Fig 8) the line will size on the cleat when heavily loaded and cannot be untied without a fid. If not tied with any locking hitch, will slip under load and unravel allowing the boat or flag to take off.

3. Bowline: is used to securely tie a noose in the end of a line. A bowline will never slip and will not unravel under load. A bowline rarely seizes and yet can be untied without a fid even after tremendous strains. This can be used to lasso a piling create a new eye in a line, join two lines to make a longer line.

4. Rolling Hitch: use to secure a line to another line or mast where the load will be in the general direction of the mast or other line. The working line must be smaller than the standing line or mast. Can be used to secure a block to a mast, add a second line to a tow line or to create a bridle for tow or make a anchor riding bridle. Loads can be securely lifted with angle sup to 45 degrees from the mast, or standing member.

5. Sheet Bend: is tied to join two lines of the same size into one long line where the load will be in one direction for both lines. Used to make longer anchor rode, tow lines or dock lines. Sheet Bends can be untied easily and will generally not sieze, but may require an fid to loosen when subjected to major loads.

Something to add that is nice, friendly and definitely salty.

6. Flemish Coil, used to make dock lines tails lay on deck flat and not create a tripping hazard for crew and guests. (Will collect dirt in the coil so it should only be used for temporary docking).

Trucker's Hitch: Used to place a noose in the middle of a line. Use to obtain additional purchase 2:1 or in compound use 3:1 to cinch down a line to compress cargo loads to deck cleats, pad eyes etc. Can be untied and generally will not seize. If tied incorrectly will create a slip knot that will seize.

Fisherman’s Bend: used to secure fishing hooks to line. Can be useful to quickly tie a anchor to a line, shackle or loop. This knot not slip but will seize and will have to be cut away if placed under load.

And that my friend is "knowing the ropes".
 
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Dave S said:
Personally, life was simpler when we just used two tin cans connected with a piece of string to talk to each other. (If you don't know what I am talking about, then you are waaaay too young).:smt043

Today people spend more each month for telephony equipment and services than a house payment used to be on a 3000 square foot house in the suburbs 25 years ago.
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IHNI W@ U R Tlk ABT.
 
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