Deck General · Knots & Bends
Which knot is used to join two lines of approximately equal diameter and is the most commonly used bend at sea?
- ABowline
- BClove hitch
- CSquare (reef) knot
- DSheet bend✓ Correct
Explanation
The sheet bend is the standard bend for joining two lines and can also be used on lines of unequal diameter (with a double sheet bend for extra security). The square knot can slip under varying loads and is not recommended for joining separate lines under strain. The bowline forms a fixed loop; the clove hitch secures a line to a spar.
Authority: Marlinespike Seamanship
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