mast boot - A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.
The mast boot is a rubber seal around the mast at the partners (at deck level) that prevents water from dripping below. The mast step is the support for the mast's bottom (heel). The masthead is the top of the mast.
Supporting structures used to support areas where high loads come through openings in the deck, such as at the mast boot.
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 See also: Point, Navigation, Sail, Mooring, Channel
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