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Cons: relatively insecure when unloaded;

may catch on obstructions if it will be
dragged

47. Tucked Sheet Bend

Uses: joining two lines that will be dragged
or towed; dinghy painters; towlines

Pros: reduced chance of catching on
obstruction, less drag when towed in water

Cons: somewhat insecure if not kept under
load

48. Three-way Sheet Bend

Uses: two-to-one or one-to-two towing

Pros: an easy three-way bend; easy to untie;
works with different size ropes

Cons: insecure

49. Flemish Bend

Uses: standing rigging, static and dynamic loads

Pros: secure

Cons: difficult to untie in natural fiber rope; only for ropes of equal diameter

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