Bowsprit

Bowsprit of the Falls of Clyde, showing the dolphin striker, the use of chain for the bobstays, and three furled jibs. (The yellowish pole is the bowsprit of a different vessel.) ...

Bowsprit the furthest front of the ship is the bowsprit. It is usually used as a lead connection for a smaller navigational sail. It was from the bowsprit that Blackbeard's head was hung as a trophy. Broadside ...

Bowsprit: - a long spar attatched to the Jibboom in the bow; used to secure head sails. SchoonerMan Is a Creation of Tom Van Oosterhout TERMS INDEX ...

bowsprit Large spar projecting off the front of a boat. A bowsprit allows better positioning of the forestay to maximize use of the jib or genoa sail.

BowspritA spar extending forward from the bow. BridgeThe location from which a vessel is steered and its speed controlled. "Control Station" is really a more appropriate term for small craft. BulkheadA vertical partition separating compartments.

Bowsprit Spar in bow of ship pointing forwards, carries the jib, and flying jib. Also carries the spritsail. Bow Thruster ...

Bowsprit: A spar that extends from the bow. Bulb: The torpedo-shaped lead weight on the bottom of the keel or bottom of the hull, that provides the primary the ballast for America's Cup yachts.

bowsprit A large spar that projects forward from the forward end of a sailing ship; used to carry sails and support the masts. (back) break-bulk trade ...

Bowsprit A spar that's attached to the bow of a boat, along the centerline. The forestay can be attached to it - thus allowing for a greater sail area. Breakers ...

Bowsprit A large strong spar standing out from the bows of a vessel used to support parts of the rigging. Boxing the Compass ...

Bowsprit A pole extending from the bow of a boat. The bowsprit is used to attach the headstay forward of the front of the boat's deck. This allows added sail area for the head sail. Brace ...

bowsprit A fixed spar; useful for anchor handling; spar projecting from the bow, to which forestay(s) or the headstay are fastened. braided line A modern configuration of rope; may be single or double braided.

Bowsprit: A large piece of timber which stands out from the bows of a ship. Boxhauling: A particular method of veering a ship, when the swell of the sea renders tacking impracticable.

Bowsprit - A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

Bowsprit: A large spar or boom running out from the stem of a vessel [the front or pointy end of the vessel], to which (and the jib-boom and flying jib-boom, which extend beyond it) the foremast stays are fastened.

Bowsprit - A short spar extending forward from the bow. Normally used to anchor the forestay. A running bowsprit is one that can easily be reefed in like a cutter's.

Running bowsprit -- A bowsprit so fitted as to run in or out and reef. Serve -- To cover a rope with spunyarn. Shake out a reef -- To untie the reef points and set the sail.

gammon the bowsprit secure the bowsprit with turns of a strong to prevent it from having too much motion Search results: Click on the word(s) below to view the definition.

Gammoning The lashing by which the bowsprit is secured to the cutwater. Gang-Casks Small casks, used for bring water on board in boats. Gangway That part of a vessel's side, amidships, where people pass in and out of the vessel.

Bobstay - A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay. Boilers - Steam generating units used aboard ship to provide steam for propulsion and for heating and other auxiliary purposes.

BOBSTAYS The chains or ropes attached underneath the outer end of the bowsprit and led aft to the stem to prevent the bowsprit from jumping up.

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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.

beating boat boom A spar that swings from a boat's side when at anchor to secure a dinghy boat hook A device designed to catch a line or ring-bolt when coming alongside a pier or picking up a mooring bobstay A wire stay from the end of a bowsprit to ...

Often has a bowsprit to enlarge the foretriangle. Draft: the depth of water required to float a boat. Can also refer to the fullness or roundness of a sail. Foot: the bottom edge of a sail.

Bobstaycable,chain or rod holding down the end of the bowsprit. Boat -A fairly indefinite term. A waterborne vehicle smaller than a ship. One definition is a small craft carried aboard a ship.

BOBSTAY - Wire stay underneath the bowsprit; helps to counteract the upward pull exerted by the forestay. BOLT ROPE - The rope surrounding a sail, and to which the canvas is sewed.

According to Webster's, a sailing vessel usually having a bowsprit and three masts each composed of a lower mast, a top mast, and a topgallant mast. Also, a vessel that is able to carry a "boat" on board.

Bobstay: A stay underneath the bowsprit that counteracts the upward pull of the forestay. Bollard: A large post on a wharf or pier and on the deck of a ship for securing mooring lines.

BOBSTAYS Stays or chains used to steady the bowsprit down to the stern or cutwater. BOOM A spar used to extend the foot of a fore-and-aft or studding sail. BOOT TOP A painted line that indicates the designed waterline. BOW The forward part of a boat.

The rig features an aluminum mast and boom, but the bowsprit that nestles in a notch in the foredeck is carbon fiber. The shrouds are swept and there are cap shrouds that go to the masthead to help support the large asymmetrical chute.

46-foot cutter without a bowsprit 38-foot cutter An important point with cutters and most double-headsail rigs is that running backstays are required to properly tension the staysail stay.

A sailboat without a bowsprit. knot 1) Turns in a line that form a loop or secure the line to another line or object.

Bowsprit - a spar extending forward from the bow Breast line - a docking line going at approximately a right angle from the boat to the dock Broach - to spin out of control, either causing or nearly causing a capsize.

Crance/Crans/Cranze iron: A fitting, mounted at the end of a bowsprit to which stays are attached. Cringle: A rope loop, usually at the corners of a sail, for fixing the sail to a spar. They are often reinforced with a metal eye.

Bobstays- Cables running form the bowsprit to the stem, near the waterline. Bolt rope- The line sewn into the edge of a sail.

Square sails are set on the jib-mast and main-mast. In addition a square sail is set below the bowsprit, the so called 'blinde'. On the mizzen-mast a lateen sail is set.

Leads from masthead to bowsprit or foredeck. Foretriangle: The triangle that is formed by the forestay, mast and deck. Fouled: If gear or parts of the boat are jammed, messed up or dirty.

forestay wire: sometimes rod, support for the mast, running from the bowsprit or foredeck to a point at or near the top of the mast. foretriangle: on a sailboat, the triangle formed by the headstay, the front of the mast, and the deck.

Bowsprit: A spar extending forward from the stem. Boxing the compass: Calling names of the points of the compass in order. Break ground: Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom. Breaker: A small cask for fresh water carried in ship's boats.

See also: Sprit, Boat, Hull, Deck, Sailing