Mainsheet

Mainsheet

The line used to control the mainsail, indirectly through controlling the boom position.

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mainsheet

Boat; Sailboat

The line used to control the mainsail, indirectly through controlling the boom position.

mainsheet

Boat; General boating

Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase ...

mainsheet

Transportation; Nautical

sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase ...

mainsheet

Language; Dictionaries

One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

fairlead

Boat; Sailboat

Any fitting used to guide or change direction of a line, giving it a "fair lead" in its travel. Fairleads pre vent chafing as well.

eye strap

Boat; Sailboat

A metal strap fitting shaped to form an "eye" which can be used to secure a fitting or line.

downhaul

Boat; Sailboat

Any line designed to haul down something, for example the downhaul used to pull down on the gooseneck when on a slide, or a "Cunningham".

diamond spreader

Boat; Sailboat

An intermediate spreader and stay arrangement to reinforce the mast, with the configuration forming a "diamond" shape. The stays do not attach to the boat, only to the mast.