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61. Taut Line Hitch

Also known as: Midshipman’s Hitch, Blackwall’s Hitch

This sliding knot is a little more complicated than Two Half Hitches, but it
holds better. It’s a favorite among canoeists and other small boaters to
tighten the boat’s bow and stern lines to a car’s towing hooks when car-
topping.

Uses: adjustable hitch; tent and fly guys, roof-rack cargo tie-down, clotheslines, tarp ridgelines
Pros: tightens easily; holds better than Two Half Hitches

Cons: can slip

Instructions

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