USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
A seaman needs to join two lines of unequal diameter under moderate strain. Which knot or bend is most appropriate for this task?
- A. Square knot, because it is reliable for joining lines of any size
- B. Bowline, because it forms a fixed non-slipping eye
- ✓ Sheet bend, because it joins lines especially of unequal sizeCorrect
- D. Clove hitch, because it secures a line to another line
Why C is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-2 identifies the sheet (becket) bend as the correct choice for joining two lines, especially of unequal size, and notes it holds better than a square knot. The square knot is not trusted for lines under strain.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-2