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Heaving line bend

*** Shopping-Tip: Heaving line bend
Image:Heaving_line_bend_knot.jpg thumb|Heaving line bendThe '''heaving line bend''' is a quick and simple knot that is used to attach a light messenger, throwing line to the bight of a heavy hawser, enabling it to be hawled into position. Tying steps: #Form a Knot#Terminology bight by doubling the end of the hawser. #Lay the Knot#Terminology working end of the lighter line over the bight. #Lead the working end around the Knot#Terminology standing part of the bight from front to back, and bring it over its own standing part to complete one turn. # Lead the working end beneath the short end of the bight, bringing it around and tucking it into the turn. # Tighten the knot by pulling on the standing parts. Tying tip: Once tied, turn the knot over to prevent the hawser from catching on projections. Category:Knots