Chapman Knots for Boaters: A Chapman Nautical Guide [Paperback]

Brion Toss (Author), Gae Pilon (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hearst (April 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588162621
• ISBN-13: 978-1588162625
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,673,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great instructions, new knots, July 2, 2003

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L. Broese Van Groenou "skipperleonardo" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chapman Knots for Boaters: A Chapman Nautical Guide (Paperback)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learn the fundamentals of knots, January 20, 2007

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Axel Fisser (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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Good book with great illustrations of fundamental knots for boating. I like this book due to it's simplicity and structure.

5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd Most Fun You Can Have With Line, January 17, 2010

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Mark H. Kania "The Boat Guy" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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I love this book! It is amazing how darned useful a couple of good knots can be! It takes about an hour to peruse the book and determine which couple knots you want to memorize first. Then only about five minutes of practice with each. I no longer struggle wondering how best to tie loads, or which knot to use to pull my pals car, or even, you guessed it, the myriad uses aboard my boat.