My 4 best boat knots

Here I explain my 4 best all round knots that I think all boat owners should know. All very simple and very useful knots. - The Sheet Bend, Bow Line, Clove Hitch and the Truckers Knot. I explain how to tie the knots, their pros and cons and their many uses.
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[@Youngj2k10]

One of my favourite, easy, chill out (when it's not packed) spots to go to 🤙

[@leonardmilcin7798]

If you need to know a single knot, learn the bowline. It is not perfect for everything but can be used for everything. It is one of the most secure and versatile knots. Here in Poland, to pass an exam to become a sailor you need to learn to tie bowline at least in two ways, one standard and one around your torso with one hand (the other struggling to keep taut line end), with your eyes closed, with the examiner tugging the line violently. Because this is the knot you are supposed to tie around you if you fall into water and somebody throws you a line.

[@corylash9960]

fishing in alaska we use the trucker hitch sometimes doing a double meaning two loops

[@glsak]

Damn fine presentation of my favorite knots!!

[@danielkiraly4868]

Thanks again John! The trucker's knot has many applications just like you've pointed. We used to tie farming tunnels across with it. Fantastic strength and as you said, the pulley principle works really well. Surprising force you manage to get out of it. Brilliant video once again!

[@jvjoe4376]

Great content and very well explained. Thanks for posting.

[@EdwinDekker71]

Good video, the truckers hitch works best with a marlin spike as a loop imo

[@beranaliva]

Good knots and well explained. Vinaka! Just one thing! The ease of undoing a knot is important when considering a knot's usefulness. The Trucker's Knot. I notice the undoing of the 'little overhand loop' was not talked about. I know a similar 'overhand loop' that does not result in (what I have experienced) a difficult knot to shift. The method that was imprinted on my forehead by truckers as I was learning to drive a fork lift simply falls apart when the tension is eased. I have used my simple overhand loop (doubled for nylon/slippery ropes) successfully and happily for many years.

[@251omega]

You got it! As a Rock Climber, I N E V E R, E V E R use an overhand knot configuration for ANY reason, whether tied as a slip-knot or not. The overhand knot is notorious for being very difficult or even IMPOSSIBLE to untie, especially when wet or FROZEN, while you are busy clinging to a mountain ledge for dear life! But there is an easy solution to fix that problem.. ---> Just make a FIGURE-8 slip-knot by going past the overhand knot's normal loop insertion point, all the way around and bring the loop through from the opposite side. No matter how tight or frozen the Figure-8 knot gets, it's still quite easily untied! --->You can achieve the same ease of untying the FISHERMAN'S KNOT by modifying the two problem overhand knots into the trusty and reliable, good-old FIGURE-8 style knots.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Excellent instruction!

[@sstorholm]

Instead of the overhand loop you can do the Alpine Butterfly, it’s just as quick but easier to undo after loading.

[@user5682]

Very good video!! Thanks for the help :) been sailing for years but the knots has always been a bit hard for me. But I can see that you are very good with them. Keep it up!

[@SusanATroutman]

I was taught the bowline going around my body so that if I go overboard and someone throws me a line I am more comfortable tying it and I can be hauled in as my adrenalin ebbs.

[@jazzcatt]

If you were taught correctly you are doing a Bowline on a coil.

[@garymoore8711]

This is how my father taught my brother and I how to tie a bowline with one hand while holding on to a cliff face with the other hand.

[@jazzcatt]

@@garymoore8711 I would have liked to learn how to do it one handed but when we were caving, we didn't need to know how as we climb backwards from how a mountaineer does. We tie off and go down into the depths of the earth first.

[@isenmileshamson4603]

I know the double clove hitch!!!😁😁😁

[@tanglediver]

Indeed, the trucker's hitch is easy with a simple twist instead of the overhand knot for the initial loop. That overhand knot is difficult to untie after being pulled, tight and wet.

[@user-od9mb3vv5d]

Thanks for your patience when you repeat the tutorial 🤭

[@garymoore8711]

Who is your companion behind you. He's a keeper

[@davidallton8074]

John, on the truckers hitch tie a slip knot first, it still works and is so quick to undo when finished.

[@Bushpilot1111]

Agree 100% that’s the way I tie the truckers hitch, soo easy to undo

[@jamestown12345]

For the "pulley" setup I like to use an alpine butterfly bend instead of an overhand or directional slip knot so it's easier to untie than the overhand and it's omnidirectional so you don't have to worry about wasting time tying the slip knot the wrong direction as I seem to do every time with the slip knot method. The alpine butterfly bend can be bent apart to break it open it up after being loaded unlike the overhand.

[@wasabij]

And it still auto locks if you pass the free end through twice, but with longer ropes use a wagoneer hitch I think it's called

[@millieatr]

I learned all of my knot tying from Clint Eastwood's "Hang' Em High" 😃

[@tonyludlow2871]

Hi John, I've not seen this knot in ages, due to ratchet straps. I've always known it as a lorryman's hitch or yachtsman's purchase. There is no need to put in an overhand knot for the loop as this tightens up under tension and becomes difficult (or impossible)to untie. I can't explain without pictures but form the bight and throw two loops round it to secure it. If I can find a link to a better description I will add it. Love your vids mate. Keep it up.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- I know what you're saying Tony. You should have a sliding knot so when you pull it is all undoes. I tried showing folks that and it just over complicated things. So this was simpler for people.

[@jazzcatt]

@@thefishlockerworkshop I'd like to see the knot you are talking about here: "You should have a sliding knot so when you pull it is all undoes. I tried showing folks that and it just over complicated things. So this was simpler for people."

[@ianmercer9792]

its a sheepshank!! :)

[@The5thKeeper]

I recently got my 1st boat John. I find your videos to be very informative. I'm learning loads form you. Once again thanks very much for taking the time to share your knowledge. I think I said it before, you'd make a great teacher. You could run summer classes.

[@GenesisHealthy]

One of the best marine knots videos I have seen because it focuses on the knots used everyday on a boat, and for securing a load.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

tied a bowline 3 times, first time correct, other 2 times wrong. the bitter end should not be on the outside of the loop

[@stephanddd]

Yea, 3 different ways, should be a cautionary tail :) The second one was actually a mirror image of the standard bowline configuration, so it was technically correct, but I'm pretty sure it was accidental. In this case, two wrongs made a right. I mean a left. I mean... :)

[@simonmcowan6874]

Giggled out loud with the Bowlin knot, i was taught that in the army with the rabbit coming out of the hole etc, we were also taught to leave at least a foot or two of the short end, and to put a figure of 8 stopper knot in it, belt and braces i suppose.

[@antonyweaver357]

Great video! It’s a pleasure to have an English bloke demonstrate in a simple and direct way. A rope, a knot, a purpose and then show us again SLOW - brilliant! And not a slick advertiser or shouty American in sight… Thank you. 👏👏👏

[@daveholmes1030]

Thank you so much for explaining these knots in a very simple manner that even a dummy like me can learn them. I use all of these knots on a regular basis. Keep the good videos coming and again, thanks so much

[@garyware9899]

The truckers knot as I understand it is called a dolly knot, I don't think this was it.

[@strcat666]

On securing a load do Not use an overhand knot It can be hard to untie. Rather use a figure eight knot. The figure eight knot has a breaking loop similar to your bowline knot. Good video.

[@gup8175]

I use the figure 8 in the truckers hitch application also as it unties much easier.

[@samorasman8448]

Great video! Those are the knots everyone shoud know, they are quick, strong and easy to relese (exept the fishermans knot, but is unbelivably strong). For the truckers knot i suggest to use the Alpine butterfly for the loop, is much easier to untie.

[@kirillrechter3061]

Super clear and efficient. Enjoyed. Thank you!!

[@serwhit2490]

Slip knot on trucker's hitch would be nice to show

[@normanacree1635]

I tried the slip knot several times. Don't remember what kind of rope I was using but one of those times the slip knot slipped and it allowed the tension to be released. The other time or two it held but I did not trust it after that.

[@readgildner-blinn1710]

So good. Clear and listenable content. Brilliant video! (For trucker's hitch, maybe substitute an alpine butterfly for the overhand loop - it's easier to release.)

[@DeeMoback]

Not a truckers hitch(I am an old trucker)......in your case you would be better using the alpine butterfly knot to winch to

[@claudiobelviso4499]

Per prima cosa imparate a fare i video perché con l'obbiettivo siete da un'altra parte!!!!

[@pontoonrob7948]

The truckers hitch is wrong. The overhand loop will never come undone. There is a better way to make the loop. I can't remember the name but you wrap around your hand three times, bottom loop to the middle then new bottom becomes the loop. You tube it. Pretty simple

[@andrewcoates8906]

The alternative name for the truckers hitch is the harvesters hitch from it being used to secure the load of sheves of wheat on the cart, to fetch it in from the fields. I learnt my knots and hitches when I was a Scout and by reading my uncle’s manual of seamanship (1937 edition).

[@jopo6388]

Three different ways to tie a bowline without the chance of making a mistake that Rabbit whole thing is complete fucking bullshit

[@jennifereller8563]

his bowline is wrong.... he wraps the tree on the wrong side so the tag in not in the middle of the loop.... wrong and could be more difficult to release.

[@slickmick-sw4ym]

again sir well done brilliantly explained thanks

[@lukieboy549]

Yet another great video, very informative, I’m a fan, can we buy Fish Locker Hoodies that bring with them all your fishing skills !!!?

[@LordPubeck]

yiss! where can we buy the merc? I'd be the first strutting myself in Dorset with a 'Fish Locker' hoodie

[@LordPubeck]

and a coffee mug ... Da would like that!

[@johnrutherford8246]

You will never see a trucker using a knot like that! It's a dead rope you can't get the knot out.

[@fg87fgd]

Brilliant. Clove hitch: please do the half hitch after going around the pole.

[@strcat666]

Seems modern seamanship skips the clove hitch for up at the dock. Seem undoing this in a hurry can be a hazard. the new way is to take two loops on the poll and put two half hitches on the bite.

[@daveg4963]

My dad knows these knots from loading donkeys with firewood.

[@CristiNeagu]

0:52 Actually, that's a cowboy bowline. The tag end ends up on the outside of the loop, not inside it. There's speculation that it is inferior to a normal bowline, but there's little evidence of that.

[@rumplestiltskin1056]

When I was in dive school out in Minnesota I had to rig a car for lifting to the surface on the Mississippi river. I tied an outside bowline, instructor caught it on my helmet cam and made me retie it. But I'm with you I think its just as strong.

[@marceld6061]

From what I know, having the 'tag end' on the outside (when using a bowline on a boat) it can get caught on things as the sail moves around which will work the knot loose. If tied "correctly", the tag end is protected on the inside of the loop and remains tight.

[@tookalook1]

on the truckers knot why knot use a bowline inst. of the overhand so as to be able to easily untie the line

[@ForeIndication]

Great job keeping it simple and straight forward, love it.

[@garylucas6511]

Like the knots but, you really need to get a remote mic. Very hard to hear you.

[@mymobile5014]

It is well made but why do people who show you how to tie knots never slow down so you can actually see where the rope is going? You'd think that would be common sense. The clove hitch on the post is done so fast I had to download the video and play it at slow speed to see what it was he did.

[@jampasritalon4180]

So i have often wondered about which direction the rabbit goes arround the tree. One way and your free end sticks off to the side. Go around the other way and the free end points to the middle of the loop. What are yiur thoughts?

[@egericoolast]

Short end inside the loop is more stable.

[@ToslisTosliauskas]

Oh,that very cool and impressive 🍀😉👍

[@tolismargiolas8355]

Thanks for the knots

[@reneap9049]

I can’t see what you’re doing

[@normanacree1635]

"i'll show you again really quick." Sorry, but that is the problem. Demonstrations should be done slowly at first. Then gradually speed it up A LITTLE. I hit play - pause - play - pause as fast as I can and still can't follow some of these.

[@joeljohnson5592]

The 3rd knot can u do it with your right hand

[@samtate1260]

Thanks a couple of there I wasn’t too familiar with now. I am I see your little chip off the block sitting in the background there. Stay safe God bless.

[@tanguerochas]

Third time you tied the bowline the working end was outside the loop.

[@bobrhoades7636]

U should not use that kind of loop

[@ferdyg2]

Sorry for my english, im español, i think you need looking for another forme you do it, fast and eaisy.T👍

[@garyowcar1423]

Very helpful instructions. You are a good teacher. The little guy in the background is quite cute and patient! PA USA

[@darkoverllord]

GREAT VIDEO. the truckets knot is #1. ive used it numerous times, and the clove hitch.

[@qbuilders9271]

Realy great explaining THANK YOU !!! and I love your accent to

[@keithdonald9522]

great info except for the truckers knot is incorrect . Jus loop through the loop and it can be undone easy rather than tied loop.

[@brsnow225]

Awesome video. The only thing I’d add would be to learn how to tie and undo a bowline with your eyes closed. I learned it almost 20 years ago in Boy Scouts, didn’t really appreciate it until a couple weeks ago 15 feet underwater working on my dock……..bowline should be a muscle memory thing.

[@DeeMoback]

SimpleSimon under knot

[@e7yu]

That was very informative. Thank you for making this video.🤠

[@KevinStokes]

Bowlines are excellent knots. But it is easy to do it wrong, because their are four ways to make your initial loop. To the left or to the right, and which part of the loop is on top, or on the bottom. Which way does the rabbit go around the tree? If you get it wrong, the knot falls apart even if it looks like you did it right.

[@stewmiller778]

Really good instructional video. That third bowline was not a bowline. The tag end was not in the center of the loop. Sorry, I cannot remember the name of that knot...

[@dhouse-d5l]

Its one thing to see these knots done in a controlled studio but its out on the estuary when you need to be able to adapt, this vid shows that superbly.

[@sydneydrake2789]

Your video really helped me. Thank you! Yay for the Trucker's Knot. I just didn't get it before.

[@davidmalone9022]

How are there 75 comments and no one else has "Liked" the vided? In any event, I had never seen that last knot - that is very clever. Thanks.

[@kennykonechne6176]

The way I learned the bowline was the beaver came out of the hole, went around the tree and went back down the hole. I was taught how to tie it at night, Best knot for tieing a horse.. can always untie it.

[@donnalewis451]

Really well explained I have so much trouble in getting these right has been very helpful

[@lukephilpot5660]

Hunter's bend is without a doubt the best knot to tie two ropes of equal size together. Unties as easily as a bowline/sheetbend. Also if you are self-launching a highwayman's hitch is great to use. BUT NOT for use if the boat isn't under supervision.

[@rubencardona21]

Thank you so much, great way to explain.

[@olbtube]

Thanks for these knots! The trucker knot is really great to put high tension as you show, I had forgotten about it and you reminded me, thanks. Another question, I really like the shoes you're wearing there, do you know which brand/model they are?

[@c.g.c2067]

In Italy we use the exact same rabbit story to tie that knot hahaaha

[@hadjnabil4811]

thank you god bless you and your familly

[@devonshire5482]

You must be a Tommy Cooper fan "Just like that". Love the video's shipmate. Do one on Turbot fishing if you can please.

[@santamulligan676]

Nice I like the waterknot to join as it’s fast and the boat might be floating away

[@richgouette]

great stuff

[@kylepratt1217]

I thoroughly believe that knots were humans first, and still best invention

[@closebits]

I love that knots are the world’s language.

[@ForeIndication]

We call that "little overhand knot", when used to create a loop, a byte : )

[@Perktube1]

One of the reasons I haven't learned the flying bowline yet is because it uses muscle memory to teach and I can't follow along that quickly.

[@widowmakergarage]

I’ve watched this every time it’s popped up in my recommended just to get a refresh on the skill, it’s so well made and easy to understand👌

[@DavidMielczarek]

well done john explained nice and clearly

[@tomhermens7698]

Very good but you need to turn the sound up !!!!!!!!

[@tonesbones502]

Great vid. Are those CAT boots?

[@coltentackett892]

If bowline was not the first knot i was gonna be pissed.

[@vinceordonez5878]

You speak and demonstrate toooooo fasssstttt!

[@slabbyrider8665]

Your left handed? That's why I'm struggling lol. I keep putting the rabbit through the hole etc but it escapes every time. Doing it different as my brain tries to convert a left handed video to right handed

[@slabbyrider8665]

I've just done it left handed and BOOM!!! First time. So now I still need to learn right handed. It's because the initial loop is different although the same. Ok can now do it right handed

[@herbertocobock9436]

My most frequently used, thus favorite!, are : bowline, stopper single but usually figure eight,clove hitch, single and double Becket bend, trucker's hitch, double Blackwell hitch (to hang fenders), half hitches to lock knots, and slippery loops for quick release. A square knot is always useful. In any other use than fishing line I call the fisherman's knot a hatchet knot. Learn to your knots in the dark, behind your back and upside down. I like your choices. I was going through what have experienced daily on my small sailboat. Should read hang fenders on stanchions also storing coiled lines

[@ludvigdahlberg6982]

Slow down....................................

[@grumpyoldrecluse1295]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@ErgonBill]

Fun fact: If you tie a bowline with your rope doubled to produce 2 loops, it can be utilized as an emergency harness. 1 loop under the arms and the other behind the knees.

[@andrewcoates8906]

If you want to create three loops, for instance to make an emergency boson’s chair, do exactly what you described but leave the working loop long enough to go around the chest and under the armpits, the other two loops should be placed on the thighs (1 loop per leg) and the person who is to be raised or lowered, if unconscious should have their arms fastened behind their back in case they awaken and struggle halfway up or down, a conscious person can be instructed to hold on to leg loops and not to reach up to the doubled rope which should be passing in front of their face. This is to prevent them from loosing the chest rope and turning upside down and possibly falling out of the rope.

[@Ambrose4695]

Clove hitch on a bollard??

[@motfc8]

I use the zeplin bend to join two lines. Also, I use to trucker knot the same way, but learned a new way this year. Make a loop, pass a bite through the back of it, pull on the second loop (from the bite). And the rest is the same as before. This Way there's no loop to untie when you're done with the line. Cheers!

[@ianmercer9792]

its called a sheepshank! :)

[@fernandobiller4722]

What bird is the one that sings

[@gsh341]

Those are all excellent knots that I use on a regular basis for so many different things. Good job explaining them.

[@fernandobiller4722]

What bird is the one that sings?

[@rcj6099]

I think the bird calling at 7:00 and also fragments at 12:00 is a Blackbird (Turdus merula)

[@fernandobiller4722]

Thank you!!! It's similar to the argentinian "ZORZAL" (turdus rufuventris).

[@itsthesame]

Terminator 2?