keel stepped
A mast that is stepped (placed) on the keel at the bottom of the boat rather than on the deck. Keel stepped masts are considered sturdier than deck stepped masts.
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Take the anchor rode around your primary cleat than snake it back to your mast (only if it is keel stepped) and tie it off there. If it is not keel stepped than take it to your primary winches and pull it tight than tie it off to another cleat.
A mast that is stepped (placed) on the deck of a boat rather than through the boat and keel stepped. The mast of a deck stepped boat is usually easier to raise and lower and are usually intended for lighter conditions than keel stepped boats.
The mast is keel stepped and has double swept spreaders. The sweep angle is about 19 degrees. There is a little bit of roach overlap on the backstay but not enough to hang up in light air.
stepped - Referring to the mast, deck stepped or keel stepped.
stern - The aft part of the vessel.
stern drive - An I/O (inboard-outboard) engine system, with the motor inside the hull.
Stepped
1) A mast that is in place. 2) Where the mast is stepped, as in keel stepped or deck stepped.
Stern
The aft part of a boat.
 See also: Keel, After, Boat, Sailboat, Deck
  
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