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Running rigging

The lines that literally "run" or move about the boat for use in hoisting, lowering, and controlling the sails.

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running rigging
Boat; Sailboat

The lines that literally "run" or move about the boat for use in hoisting, lowering, and controlling the sails.

running rigging
Boat; General boating

Rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship. Cf. standing rigging.

running rigging
Transportation; Nautical

rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship. Cf. standing rigging.

running rigging
Sports; Sailing & yachting

This refers to the sheets and the halyards (ropes).

running rigging
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Sails, spars, and lines that are moved when sailing a vessel, or operating cargo gear.

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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.

daggerboard trunk
Boat; Sailboat

The case or the housing in the boat for the daggerboard.

deadeye
Boat; Sailboat

An eye fitting which secures the "deadend" (knotted or spliced) or standing end of a line.

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