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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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Turnbuckles

Boat; Sailboat

A fitting that connects the stay to the boat and allows adjustment by means of screw threaded barrels.

Stay adjuster

Boat; Sailboat

A fitting which both connects the stay to the boat and allows the length of the stay to be adjusted. It is different from a turnbuckle in that the adjustment mechanism consists of a series of holes ...

Step

Boat; Sailboat

To step the mast means to put the mast in position on the boat.

Stemhead

Boat; Sailboat

Literally the head of the boat at the stem, or the farthest forward point on deck. Generally considered the point where the forestay attaches to the hull.

Swage

Boat; Sailboat

To press a fitting onto wire rope by the use of cold dies in pairs.

Spinnaker

Boat; Sailboat

The big parachute shaped sail located forward of the mast used mostly on competition boats on courses before the wind.

Spreaders

Boat; Sailboat

Cross members jutting out sideways from the mast to "spread out" the shrouds in order to reinforce the mast.

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