Ideal for boaters. Directions, diagrams for tying all the most used utility knots plus basic splicing both treee strand and braided ropes. Decorative knot work, too. More than 80 hitches, bends, nooses, splices, seizings, whippings, and plain knots. Includes wire rope work.
Book fits in a pocket and is a fine value.
First U.S. edition of this popular book. Selecting, rigging, handling all types of lines aboard from lazyjacks to lanyards. How to do every onboard job involving rope. Equivalent to a course in rope seamanship. 190 clear drawings.