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28 Cards in this Set
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Hull |
A boats shell |
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Rudder |
Underwater flap to steer the boat. Adjusted by the helm-pivots on the rudder postwinch |
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Winch |
A geared drum used to pull lines |
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Deck |
The lid on a hull |
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Standing rigging |
Supports the mast Lines, wires or rods which are in a fixed position opposed to running rigging, which change often during sailing |
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Cleat |
Object to which lines under strain are secured. Two kinds: horn and quick-action |
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Transom |
Back of the hull -surface that forms the stern |
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Shroud |
A side stay-holds up mast and is part of standing rigging. There is an upper and lower shroud attached to the spreaders. |
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Fender |
rubber bumper hung between the boat and a float or pier |
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Keel |
Appendage or fin on the boat bottom that provides deep ballast and lateral area |
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Spreader |
A strut holding shrouds out from the mast and providing lateral support
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Docklines |
Line securing boat to a float or pier |
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Mast |
Upright sail post - pole supported by standing rigging from which the sails are set |
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Chainplate |
A strap on the Hull to which stays are secured |
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Block |
A pulley on a boat |
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Boom |
Horizontal Spar (pole) that extends from the mast and supports the foot of a sail
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Headstay/Forestay |
The stay running from the bow to the mast |
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Fairlead |
A fitting through which a line passes to change angle/direction of the line and so chafe is avoided |
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Gooseneck |
The connector securing forward end of the boom to the mast
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Backstay |
Stay from the back of the boat to the Mast - can be permanent (standing) or adjustable (running) |
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Cockpit |
Recessed area in the deck containing the tiller or wheel
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Bow |
Most forward part of the boat
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Stanchion |
Vertical metal post for the lifeline |
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Cabin |
A room in a boat |
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Stern |
Aftmost part of the hull
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Lifeline |
Coated wire above the deck that restrains the crew |
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Helm, Tiller, Wheel |
a tiller or wheel and any associated equipment for steering a ship or boat |
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Pulpit |
Stainless steel guardrail around the bow or stern |
