Lobster buoy hitch
The lobster buoy hitch is similar to the buntline hitch, but made with a cow hitch around the standing part rather than a clove hitch.
| Lobster buoy hitch | |
|---|---|
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| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Cow hitch, Buntline hitch, Two half-hitches |
| Releasing | Jamming |
| Typical use | attaching lines to rings, eyes, posts, rods, and railings |
| ABoK | #58, #1714, #1839 |
Untightened Lobster buoy hitch
Like the buntline hitch, this knot is strong, secure and compact.
See also
References
- Clifford W. Ashley. The Ashley Book of Knots. Doubleday, New York. #1714, p. 295. ISBN 0-571-09659-X
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