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Tugboat hitch
Type of knot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tugboat hitch (a.k.a. Backhanded mooring hitch or Lighterman's Hitch) is a knot ideal for heavy towing, or making fast to a post, bollard, or winch. It is easy to release, even under great load.
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Tugboat hitch | |
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Names | Tugboat hitch, Lighterman's Hitch, Backhanded Mooring Hitch |
Category | Hitch |
Releasing | Non-jamming, releasable under load |
Typical use | Heavy towing, mooring, making fast to a winch |
ABoK | #1795 |
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