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

[Michael D. Weisner]

Try these animated knot tying photos:
http://www.animatedknots.com/alpinebutterfly/index.php

Check out some of the other knots listed to the left of the animated photo.

Mike
s/v <-- NoName -->  ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rick
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Solar Power Ventilators continued--Now
BungeeCords

Jay,

Do you have a picture or diagram?

Rick

On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Jay Curry <jac2 at wavecable.com> wrote:

> 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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