Securing a line to a piling demands a simple, easily released bombproof hitch. The customary spliced loop is useless with tall pilings, and a reliable hitch is the only solution. A double-wrapped line with a locking knot keeps the boat securely fastened and unties easily, even after enduring the tension of holding a large boat to the dock.
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