Dolphin striker is a small vertical spar attached under the bowsprit to provide support for it and the jib boom.
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Dolphin Striker
V-shaped boom pointing downwards at intersection of bowsprit and jib boom.
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dolphin striker - The perpendicular spar under the bowsprit end by which more spread is given to the stay of the jib-boom.
Dolphin Striker:
A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.
Donkey Boiler:
A steam boiler on a ship deck used to supply steam to deck machinery when the main boilers are shut down.
dolphin striker
A short spar perpendicular the bowsprit, used with martingales for holding down the jib-boom. The position is such that a dolphin leaping at the bow of a vessel could possibly be struck by this spar. (back)
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A stay or chain running from the end of a bowsprit to the stem to help support the sprit. It may run over a strut extending downward from the bowsprit (dolphin striker).
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(1600 and 2000) dolphin A mooring buoy or spar [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] dolphin striker A rigid support bar between the hulls, at the front of the boat, ...
 See also: Strike, Dolphin, Sprit, Spar, Bowsprit
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