Question 1965Deck General70% to pass
You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) double sheet bend.
The double sheet bend is the proper way to secure a gantline (a rope used to raise and lower a bosun's chair) to the bosun's chair. This knot is strong, secure, and easy to untie, making it the preferred choice for this application.
The other answer choices would not be suitable. A double blackwall hitch is not recommended for securing a load, a bowline is better suited for creating a loop at the end of a line, and a fisherman's bend, while strong, is more complex than necessary for this purpose.
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