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Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 3/21/2011, 12:17 am

: Hi everyone, I have finally had a chance to spray the auto clear on
: the guillemot (turned out great only two runs nothing to fret
: over!).

: Now I am working on attaching the deck lines and bungees to the
: soft padeyes I installed yesterday. Question is what is the best
: knot to use for the 3/16 deck lines in order to attach them to
: the soft padeyes? I am looking for something low pro and
: attractive, that won't come untied. While I am at it what is the
: best knot for tying the bungee (also 3/16) together?

: I will post a pic of the cleared yak when I get my camera (left it
: with the boat) Thanks in advance

: dave g

There are lots of knots that'll work, I'm not the one to ask about that. But if you use electical shrink wrap on the rope/bungie ends after the knots are tied it makes the job look more finished and has less chance of the knots coming undone. You do have to plan a little to make sure the shrink wrap is where you want it "before" you tie the knot, yes I've messed this up :)

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad eyes
dave g -- 3/20/2011, 8:23 pm
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Bill Hamm -- 3/21/2011, 12:17 am
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Brian Nystrom -- 3/21/2011, 6:33 am
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Bill Hamm -- 3/21/2011, 9:01 am
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Paul Lueders -- 3/21/2011, 6:35 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/21/2011, 8:59 am
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Paul Lueders -- 3/21/2011, 8:41 pm
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Bill Hamm -- 3/22/2011, 2:37 am
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e
Farback -- 3/21/2011, 4:59 pm
Re: Strip: best knot for deck lines and soft pad e *PIC*
Dave Houser -- 3/22/2011, 3:40 pm