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KNOTS FOR LASHING

Marling
This type of lashing relies on Marling Hitches to hold the contents of a
bundle firmly in place.

1 Start by securing the rope around the end of the bundle with a Timber
Hitch (see Chapter 7). Lead the running end partway down the
bundle, make another wrap, and tuck the running end over and
under, as shown.

2 Continue with a few additional wraps along the length of the
bundle. To secure the last Marling Hitch, tie one or two Half Hitches.

In forming each Marling Hitch, the running end is brought over and
then under. If you tie each by going under then over, they form a series of
Half Hitches, making a parcel tie called Single Hitches. Using Marling
Hitches holds the bundle more securely, but takes longer to untie.

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