The Tugboat hitch (aka 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. ==Tying== To tie, take a single turn or a round turn around the post. Pass a bight under the standing part, then drop the bight over the top of the post....