What is the MAIN use of the knot lettered M in in illustration D030DG below?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — marry two hawsers
The sheet bend, or becket bend, is the standard knot used for joining two lines of different diameters or materials. It is highly reliable for marrying hawsers because it remains secure under tension but can be easily untied after the load is removed.
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