[Rhodes22-list] Solar Power Ventilators continued--Now BungeeCords

[Jay Curry]

Leland:

Try a butterfly knot (artillery loop) to create a loop in a line. Run the
line around what you wish to secure, bring it back to the butterfly knot and
use a slipped sheet bend in the loop. The butterfly knot is directional.
Using it with a sheet bend to close a loop is a variation on a truckers knot
that can be pulled as tight as you wish. It is as strong as the knotted
line, can be quickly and easily tied, can be done in any size line even
string, will not come undone, and can be easily untied with a tug on the
sheet bend even after being weathered and/or under serious tension.

I use it for woodwork clamping, tie downs in the truck, securing tarps
and tie downs for almost anything. If you use two butterfly knots, it
will even serve as rope hoist or for tension like a single line dead eye.
I have used it extensively on each of my boats for permanent and
temporary needs. Knots are one of my favorite things to explore.
Creative use of them can simplify a host of tasks on the boat for
better sailing and safety.

Jay
Port Angeles, WA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leland" <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Solar Power Ventilators continued--Now
BungeeCords


> Peter,
>
> I've used inexpensive bungee cords to secure a variety of loose things on
> my
> boat and I was shocked at how quickly the sun destroyed them.  Not sure if
> higher quality bungees (thicker solid rubber) would be a better choice, or
> just use rope similar to our furling lines.
>
> You're missing some nice weather today.  The forecast is for 70 degrees.
>
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
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