| Tugboat hitch | |
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| Names | Tugboat hitch, Lighterman's Hitch, Backhanded Mooring Hitch |
| Category | Hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming, releasable under load |
| Typical use | Heavy towing, mooring, making fast to a winch |
| ABoK | #1795 |
The Tugboat hitch (a.k.a. Backhanded mooring hitch or Lighterman's Hitch) is a knot ideal for heavy towing, or making fast to a post, bollard, or winch. It is easy to release, even under great load.