Chapman Knots for Boaters : A Chapman Nautical Guide

Rating:
Summary: Great instructions, new knots
Review: I own probably most knot books but this little paperback is the one to have on board. It shows you how to practice knots "on your hand" and gives you various alternatives to tie them faster. The greatest new knot for me was the buntline hitch. "It changed my life!" The only problem is that the paperback cover curls and the book does not stay open. A small price to pay. For high tech braided ropes you probably need Toss' "The Complete Riggers Apprentice" but for everything else this practical book suffices.

Rating:
Summary: Great instructions, new knots
Review: I own probably most knot books but this little paperback is the one to have on board. It shows you how to practice knots "on your hand" and gives you various alternatives to tie them faster. The greatest new knot for me was the buntline hitch. "It changed my life!" The only problem is that the paperback cover curls and the book does not stay open. A small price to pay. For high tech braided ropes you probably need Toss' "The Complete Riggers Apprentice" but for everything else this practical book suffices.