[DBStoots]

I want to use a 2" stainless steel snap hook at the end of a bow line. What's the best knot to use to secure it? I don't think I can splice a loop because the rope is not stranded. Maybe a bowline? Or a double figure eight?

 

[DONAGHUE]

Perfection loop.... I would rather use 3strand and tie an eye splice..

 

[TheAdamsProject]

Bowline knot, especially if it's ever under load. Some knots are easy to tie and useful but not all are useful and easy to untie after subject to load.

 

[flyclimber]

If you use a bowline knot, finish the tag end with an overhand or stopper knot, it can work itself loose when not under load.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Bowline x4

 

[hipshot]

The bowline and the clove hitch should serve 95% of your knot needs on a small boat.

 

[Ron_D]

https://www.diversdirect.com/p/stainless-steel-carabiner-with-lock

DB...I used to use the non-locking type on my bow eye but switched to this locking one. I have had the non- locking type open once when the tide was really low on the outside ramp at Flamingo, some kind of weird carabiner voodoo occurred when there was a steep rope angle

 

[firecat1981]

I use a snap hook all the time to launch or dock. I am not a fan of a bowline for small loops, great for pilings though. I perfer a figure 8 follow through, or figure 8 on a bight, depending on if the hook has a closed end.
No need to finish it with an over hand knot, the figure 8 is plenty strong. It's the main family of knots we use for rescues and equipment hauling.

 

[tailchaser16]

bowline as well

 

[jay.bush1434]

Anchor bend. Like a figure 8 knot but twice through the eye of the snap hook. If you snug it down it won't easily come loose. If you want to be able to easily untie it, bowline.

 

[Zika]

I didn't use a knot for mine. Bent the line into a loop and whip finished with parachute rigger's thread (high tensile strength). You could use 65# or heavier braid instead. Whip back and forth multiple times under pressure and tie. I added a piece of heat shrink to finish and cover the wraps and it's very compact. Has held up for years.

 

[Gervais]

You can also buy a line from knotandrope.com
and they will splice an eye to whatever size in for $17 or so. They have good prices on their lines as well.

 

[georgiadrifter]

I want to use a 2" stainless steel snap hook at the end of a bow line. What's the best knot to use to secure it? I don't think I can splice a loop because the rope is not stranded. Maybe a bowline? Or a double figure eight?

My Home Depot had pre-made “Dock lines” with a loop spliced in....pretty cheap as I recall.

 

[ediez499]

Figure 8 knots. Wont come loose and dont need stopper knots. Used in repelling and all high angle rescues on the fire dept.