Deck General · Marlinespike & Cordage
Which bend is best for joining two lines of unequal diameter?
- ASheet bend✓ Correct
- BSquare knot
- CBowline
- DRolling hitch
Explanation
The sheet bend (becket bend) joins lines of different size; the larger line forms the bight and the smaller is tucked. A square knot can capsize under strain, especially with unequal lines.
Authority: Knight's Modern Seamanship
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