All the knots a boater needs! With step-by-step illustrations of 45 essential knots, plus information on how best to use them, this 52-card deck is a sure-fire follow-up to the bestselling Chapman Book of Knots. Not only do the cards explain the parts of a knot, they outline such basics as how to coil, toss, clean, splice, and maintain lines and troubleshoot common errors. There’s a single, laminated, water-resistant card for every knot, and they’re all classified by usage and color-coded into logical sections. Portable and practical, this invaluable deck is a must-have aboard every boat.