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Sailboat
The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.
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Clew outhaul
Boat; Sailboat
Any device or fitting used to adjust and secure the clew of the mainsail. Sometimes referred to as the "boom outhaul".
Daggerboard
Boat; Sailboat
A vertical plate that sticks out the bottom of the boat by sliding up and down within the daggerboard trunk.
Cunningham
Boat; Sailboat
A line device or cringle located several inches above the tack of the sail and used with a downhaul to control the tension along the luff and hence the shape of the sail. Primarily used in ...
Chainplate cover
Boat; Sailboat
A plate used to cap the area of the deck where the top of the chainplate protrudes.
Chainplate
Boat; Sailboat
Metal strap connected to the hull to which the shrouds are attached in order to distribute the strains set up in the rigging to the boat.
