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T<\/span>ying up the boat is an everyday narrowboat task that many people find challenging. I consider myself a capable person with a good grasp of mechanics. I\u2019ve rebuilt a car engine and a carburetor and I build furniture, but I can\u2019t tie a knot to save my life. The excellent Boaters Handbook<\/span> has a page that shows common knots, but static diagrams are extremely difficult to follow.<\/p>\n

\"tipDo yourself a favor and take some time to work out any knots in the front, stern or center lines of your boat. Lines on hire boats always have knots left over from previous boaters. These knots can get in the way when you\u2019re holding a boat against a lock or trying to moor.<\/p>\n