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SPECIAL-PURPOSE KNOTS

5 Or you could finish with a quick-release slipped version.

The most common mistake with this hitch is to make too many
wraps and crossings, which can cause it to jam when releasing, making
you look like you don’t belong near a boat. The Cleat Hitch is not con-
sidered a permanent connection but is fairly secure when the rope used
is not too big or small for the horn cleat. The slipped version needs a
steady load to keep its hold.

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