Sheet Bend
Here are 2 variations of the sheet bend. It a knot that is used to join 2 ropes together. The first sheet bend is used for ropes of unequal size. The Second is for lines that are similar in size
Tying a Sheet Bend when the Lines are different Size
The smaller line goes around twice the larger line and this gives a better hold. The knot is sometimes called a double Sheet Bend.
Tying a Sheet Bend when
the Lines are Similar in Size
It is important to make sure in both versions of the knot that the 2 short ends end up on the same side of the knot.
I use this knot when I tie the tarp around my boats on land. I never have enough long pieces of line and use the sheet bend to lengthen the bits of rope I have. I have a lot of practice using this knot!
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Ten Essential Knots links
Compare the 5 most common rope material in boatingAnimated Knots by GROG
Ropers Knots
Trade Names of materials used for Ropes
Polypropylene rope floats but is sensitive to UV Good for dinghy ropes and water skiing
Nylon rope is strong and absorbs shocks Often found in climbing ropes and mooring or anchor lines.
Polyester makes a strong low stretch rope It is the most common rope material on sailboats. Often used as outside braid in composite ropes.
UHMW (Dyneema) Ropes are ultra strong and chemically resistant but it is very slippery and knots often untie.
Aramid (Kevlar) is very strong but sensitive to shock loads. Chlorine bleach destroys ropes made of aramid.
Characteristics of Kevlar with comparison charts
Fireman's Coil keep a rope tidy and untangled
Truckers hitch is useful when tying a boat on a car because it can be tightened.
French language knot site. Nice Video demonstrations. The word for marine knot is NOEUD MARIN
Small Print
Improper use of knots can be dangerous. Know how to tie them properly and what knot to use when.