Marlinespike

marlinespike - A pointed tool used to separate the strands of a rope or wire.
mast boot - A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

Marlinespike
Marlinespike seamanship is the art and practice of handling and working all kinds of rope. When "rope" is brought and used aboard a boat, it becomes known as "line".

MARLINESPIKE SEAMANSHIP
WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING
SPLICES KNOTS AND BENDS.

MARLINESPIKE: A tool for weaving and splicing rope.
MAST: A spar set upright to support rigging and sails.
MONOHULL: A boat with one hull.

marlinespike - A pointed steel tool, used to open the strands of rope, for splicing line.
martingale - A strut or spreader for the bobstay, formerly termed a dolphin striker on big ships.

marlinespike, fid
Pointed spikes several inches long, used to splice line, open jammed knots, etc. A marlinespike, often found on a rigging knife, is made of steel, while a fid is wooden or steel.

Marlinespike Seamanship.
Following is the various knots that are used commonly by sailors either for cruising, racing or just day sailing.
Some of these knots need lots of practicing to be able to tie them automatically.

marlinespike: a pointed metal tool used in splicing. marry: to unlay the ends of two lines and interlace the strands alternately, prior to splicing them.

SEAMANSHIP: All the arts and skills of boat handling, ranging from maintenance and repairs to piloting, sail handling, marlinespike work, and rigging.
SEAWORTHY: A boat or a boat's gear able to meet the usual sea conditions.

marlinespike -- a pointed metal tool for separating the strands of a rope in splicing
Mast step Fitting or construction into which the base of the mast is placed.
Mast: A spar placed vertically in a boat to hold up the sails.

A tarred, small line used for lashings and whippings marlinespike A pointed wooden or steel tool used to open strands of rope and wire, or to loosen knots.

Marlinspike ( /ˈmÉ'rlɨnspaɪk/; sometimes marlin spike, marlinespike, or the archaic marlingspike/marling-spike) is a tool used in ropework for tasks such as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, ...

Pricker: Small marlinespike.
Privileged vessel: One which has the right of way.
Prolonged blast: A blast of from 4 to 6 seconds' duration.
Prow: The part of the bow above the water.

See also: Marline, Point, Secure, Boat, Deck