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Use three laps to create six strands. Tie ends using double fisherman's knot or other secure knot. Knot
can also be located on side of block or inside the mouth. Photos are not intended to teach this knot. See
www.harken.com/knots or consult a knot tying book. Important: If you are not comfortable tying this
or another secure knot, get help from professional rigger.
Lashing 90°
To lash block at 90° cross lines each
pass similar to lashing to boom.
When lashing to a large object such as a boom, cross each line to prevent pushing out on sides of head.
See next page.
Lashing to Bail Using Harken-Supplied Line
X
Y
Use a spliced or tied loop (not supplied) to
create a becket or splice directly to mouth.
Lashing to Boom
Becket Options
Make loop or eye splice long enough so "X" is
longer than sheave diameter "Y". A short loop
can cause sideplate to bind against sheave.
3
X
Y
Lines can pull
head apart.
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