A boomkin on the HMS Surprise (in center of image)
A boomkin, sometimes referred to as a bumkin or as a bumpkin, ...
Boomkin
A small outrigger over the stern of a boat.
Bosun
Also boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, and bo'sun, all of which are pronounced "bow-sun." A crew member responsible for keeping the hull, rigging and sails in repair.
boomkin (bumpkin)
Short spar extending aft from the transom. Used to anchor the backstay or the sheets from the mizzen on a yawl or ketch.
boot stripe ...
boomkin - A short boom of great strength, usually written "bumpkin." ...
Boomkin:
A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.
Booms:
On larger sailing vessels, the space between the foremast and mainmast where spare spars were stored.
Boomkin
{Botalon de Popa}
Spar projecting from the stern of the ship to run the mizzen sheet.
boomkin
A short strut extending aft from the transom to support the permanent backstay or other gear and keep it clear of the boom.
boom vang, vang, kicking strap, kicker, boom jack ...
boomkin: a device extending from the stern-somewhat as a bowspit extends from the bow-that carries a sheet block for the mizzen.
BOBSTAY A chain, wire-rope, or rod supporting a bowsprit or boomkin against upward pull. BOLTROPE Rope sewn along one or more edges of a sail to strengthen it and take some of the stress of the cloth when it is stretched tightly.
Boomkin: A Pole or spar that extends from the stern.
Bosun's Chair: A seat attached to a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast.
Bow: The front area of a boat.
Bow Line: A docking line leading from the bow.
A single topping lift should be fitted with an eye splice to the end of the boom and rove through a block at the masthead and belayed to a cleat on the mast. The main sheet should travel on an iron horse. A short boomkin, with forestay and bobstay, ...
Boomkin: A spar projecting from the stern to which is attached a backstay or sheet.
Boom Vang: Any system used to hold the boom down. This is useful for maintaining proper sail shape, particularly when running or on a broad reach.
[Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] boomkin A device extending from the stern--somewhat as a bowsprit extends from the bow--that carries a sheet block for the mizzen.
 See also: Deck, Bowsprit, Mast, Sprit, Right
  
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