How to Tie a Stopper Knot

You don't have to be able to be able to splice your own dock lines to be a good boater, but knowing how to tie a few basic knots is a skill set just about anyone who boats should possess. But beyond those basics are some great knots that not very many boaters know about. One example includes "stopper" knots, which are designed to be tied at the ends of lines to keep them from pulling free of blocks, eye bolts, or even our bare hands. In this great how-to video, senior editor Doug Logan shows how to tie four essential stopper knots. including the overhand knot, figure eight knot, improved figure eight knot, and the triple overhand knot. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/05/tie-stopper-knots-instructional-video/ For more boating videos, visit http://www.boats.com. boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.