Spring Line with multiple loops

gtashie

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Can anyone tell me the best knot to tie loops throughout a length of braided dock line? I'm trying to set up spring lines so that I can run one line that has a loop on the dock cleat, another loop to go over the midsip cleat and then another to loop over the aft dock cleat. I'd do this on both the port and starboard sides. I tie up in a very open, very rough spot thats exposed to the prevailing SWers famous in my part of the world. I already know how to tie a linemans loop and a figure 8 loop in the bight. Both seem strong but hope to hear opinions from the experts. Maybe I should use two springs on each side?? Thanks
 

gtashie

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Re: Spring Line with multiple loops

thanks,thats the knot I was referring to - same as the linemans knot..
now I just have to figure out how to measure them up and get the loop where I need it!
 

CaptNCamille

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Re: Spring Line with multiple loops

That's a little tricky, you may have to re do it a few times to get it just right.
 

Drowned Rat

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Re: Spring Line with multiple loops

A directional figure 8 works well for that application and they are easy to move about on the line as you don't need the bitter end to tie it. They are stronger and easier to untie that an 8 on a bight.
 
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