The cleat hitch is a special knot used to secure a line (rope) to a cleat. Almost all boats have cleats at the bow (to which an anchor line or forward dock line is tied) and at the stern (to which a dinghy tow line or aft dock line is tied).
cleat hitch
A figure eight pattern used to tie a line to a cleat.
clevis pin ...
cleat hitch - A "figure-eight" hitch; the distinctive criss-cross hitch used to belay (fasten) a line to the cleat.
clevis pin - A large pin; the pin used to secure one fitting to another.
Cleat Hitch: Needed by every boater, this is the best way to belay, or attach, a line to a standard cleat.
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1. To tie a cleat hitch, wrap your line three-quarters of the way around the base of the cleat.
2. Cross under one horn, making an "S" on the top of the cleat.
3. Twist a loop with the free end and, in one smooth move....
The Square/Reef Knot All kinds of purposes: To tie something down or for tying to lines together. Lines must be roughly the same size (thickness). The Cleat Hitch What you will use to tie any line or painter to a cleat on your ...
Adjusting Tension on Houseboat: Using the bitter end of the shore line, adjust tension at the cleat and secure using a cleat hitch. Otherwise use the windlass or hand winch to take the tension out.
 See also: Light, Line, Reach, Waterway, Boat
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