KICKER (also called a Vang): A device used to keep the boom from rising.
KNOT: 1) A measure of speed equal to one nautical mile (6076 feet) per hour. 2) A fastening made by interweaving rope to form a stopper, to enclose or bind an object, ...
kicker motor
A small auxiliary outboard motor.
kill switch
A switch with a lanyard that automatically shuts off an engine if disconnected.
kicking strap, kicker
British words for boom vang.
kill switch, kill lanyard, deadman's switch ...
An efficient single-line mainsail reefing system led to the cockpit is standard as is a rod kicker. The working jib led to a forward traveler is completely self-tacking.
The term kicking strap is normally shortened to "kicker" whilst sailing. e.g. "Hard on the kicker when we get to the leeward mark" ...
Outboard - An engine not permanently affixed to the structure of the craft, regardless of the method or location used to mount the engine, e.g., motor wells, “kicker pits', motor pockets, etc.
Ketch - A two-masted ship with a small mast (Mizzen) mounted forward of the rudder post. An almost obsolete form of vessel.
Kicker (also called a Vang) - A device used to keep the boom from rising. ...
its true sense but they re considered "outboard" because they are no "permanently" affixed to the structure of the craft. Also includes all "outboard" motors regardless of the method or location used to mount the engine, i.e., motor wells, "kicker ...
 See also: Boat, Boom, Sailing, Wind, Point
  
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