Customer Reviews

Chapman Knots for Boaters: A Chapman Nautical Guide

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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.

Good book with great illustrations of fundamental knots for boating. I like this book due to it's simplicity and structure.

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.

I do decorative knotting and could find nothing new as far as kind of knots. However, the instructions and diagrams are very clear. I often buy knot books just to get different methods of teaching the same knot. One way might be easier than another. I would give 5 stars for their clear instructions