AB Marlinspike Seamanship and Knots 3

Question 1

A 'cleat hitch' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Secure a line to a cleat quickly and reliably

Answer

The cleat hitch is the standard method for securing a line to a deck cleat on a vessel.

Question 2

What is 'worming' a rope?

Accepted Answer

Filling the grooves between strands with small stuff

Answer

Worming fills the valleys between strands with small cordage to create a smooth, round surface before parceling and serving.

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of a 'double sheet bend' over a single sheet bend?

Accepted Answer

Greater security and resistance to slipping

Answer

The double sheet bend adds an extra tuck, providing greater holding power especially in slippery or wet synthetic lines.

Question 4

Chafing gear is applied to a mooring line to:

Accepted Answer

Protect it from wear where it passes over rough surfaces

Answer

Chafing gear such as canvas or rubber wrapping protects lines from abrasion at chock or fairlead contact points.

Question 5

A 'running bowline' is essentially a bowline used to:

Accepted Answer

Create a sliding noose around an object

Answer

A running bowline ties a bowline around the standing part of its own line, creating a loop that slides to form an adjustable noose.

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