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Old 08-11-2008
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Originally Posted by bubb2 View Post
I will defer to the Pro's on the buntline hitch.
The buntline hitch is my favorite knot. I use to always tie bowlines and now, unless I need a loop, I always tie a buntline.

As the "knot" book says "This knot will not come undone". It takes a little practice to do, but I think it is easier to learn than a bowline.

It's great for halyards, outhauls, attaching shock cord and lines attached to fenders. It's a little hard to untie so I don't use it for temp ties.

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