<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/09/cleat_cover.jpg"><h2>How to tie a cleat knot</h2>Making a warp off to a cleat should be the easiest thing in the world, but there are a couple of pointers that help ensure the rope is not given undue stress while keeping it secure. The rope should be led to the cleat so that chafe is kept to a minimum. Ensure your rope is not kinked by passing it around the cleat corner furthest away from you first.<br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/09/cleat_correct_a.jpg"><h2>How to tie a cleat knot - Step 1</h2>Lead the rope to the cleat.<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/09/cleat_correct_b.jpg"><h2>How to tie a cleat knot - Step 2</h2>Make a complete turn first around the cleat.<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/09/cleat_correct_c.jpg"><h2>How to tie a cleat knot - Step 3</h2>Now wrap the rope around in a figure of eight motion.<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/09/cleat_correct_d.jpg"><h2>How to tie a cleat knot - Step 4</h2>Make fast by passing the working end under the last loop.<br><br><a href="http://marinedirectory.ybw.com/reprints/results_related.jsp?tem=ybw&id=53220">Buy the full colour knot guide from our online archive</a><br><br>
