purchase
Two or more blocks connected to provide a mechanical advantage when lifting heavy objects.
pushpit ...
Purchase Order
A definite order for one or more deliveries by the supplier to the customer of a specific quantity of goods, materials, services or products under agreed terms of delivery and prices.
purchase - Block and tackle; a mechanical device for lifting and pulling.
pushpit - pulpit located on the stern.
put about - To tack. To put about another vessel is to cause her to tack.
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abaft the beam -- behind a perpendicular line extending out from the middle of the boat
abeam -- off the beam or on the side of the boat ...
A purchase to increase pulling or hoisting power by means of a rope or line through one or more blocks.
Tang
Flat strap, usually stainless, with holes that allow a fitting to be attached or for it to be bolted or screwed to a spar or to the hull.
A purchase system using ropes and blocks.
Tang
A metal fitting that the stays attached to the mast.
The purchase of a tackle refers to its mechanical advantage. In general the more sheaves in the blocks that make up a tackle, the higher its mechanical advantage.
If you have purchased air through the cruise-line, then a cruise line representative will meet you at the airport baggage claim to escort you to a shuttle that will take you to the ship.
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Whip purchase and traveler.
[used on sprit rig, below] ...
Paddy's Purchase - Seaman's scornful name for any lead of a rope by which effort is lost or wasted.
Painter - A line tied to the bow of a small boat for use in towing, securing or tying up ...
Mechanical advantage (or purchase) A mechanical method of increasing an applied force.
that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails.
Rode - The line & chain that connect the anchor to the boat.
Rudder - A fin under the stern (Back) of the boat used in steering.
hoisting part of the fall, would suspend the weight when hooked to the double blocks; and as much more power being applied as will overcome the friction, would purchase the weight.
This is often the basis on which ships are paid for when purchased for scrapping. The difference between the loaded displacement and light displacement is the ship's deadweight.
SHAKE UP - To luff up for a short time without losing a vessel's way, so that the sails may shake, and the pressure of the wind being taken off them, the crew are enabled to take a pull on the halyards or purchases.
SHANK - The shaft of an anchor.
Privileged vessel: The ship with the right of way.
Purchase: Any sort of mechanical power employed in raising or removing heavy bodies. Purchase To purchase the anchor, is to loosen it out of the ground.
The name was purchased by Olivier Poncin in 1993. Since then the company has reinvented itself and now markets a full line of sophisticated, state-of-the-art cruising boats.
The material required is obtained by a system of requisitions, which provide for the purchase from the lowest bidder after open competition.
boat access facilities provided by the Department shall be registered as required in this section in the State (which license includes funds for maintenance of these facilities under subsection (b) of §2118 of this title) or shall purchase a ...
If you purchase a used boat, the down payment you'll need to save up for to buy your second boat may very well go into renovations and/or repairs necessary on the first, used boat.
In general, cordage as it is purchased at the store. When it comes aboard a vessel and is put to use it becomes line.
Rudder
Attached to the stern is the rudder, which is controlled by the helm-tiller or a steering wheel.
3. Pull out the clew using simple rope purchase, then tie that off.
4. Lash the leech reef cringle around the boom to stop the boom dropping.
5. Be careful not to squash the sail (this may be common sense, but not everyone has that nowadays).
SHIPPERS- Individuals or businesses who purchase transportation services or commodities.
SHIPPER'S COUNCIL- An organization of shippers formed to collectively and services with the conferences of ship operators.
SHORT TON- 2,000 pounds.
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A new boat that comes from the manufacturer prepared for use so there is no need to purchase optional equipment.
packing gland
See stuffing box.
LIGHT DISPLACEMENT TONNAGE- The weight of a ship's hull, machinery, equipment and spares.This is often the basis on which ships are paid for when purchased for scrapping.
BROKERAGE- Percentage of freight payable to broker (by owners in c/p's) or applicable to sale or purchase.
Splicing is an age-old practice used by sailors to form a loop at the end of a line or to join two lines together. It is an art that takes some practice to perfect, and there are several different ways to splice. Fortunately, you can purchase line ...
5. Extra large snatch blocks are quite useful aboard, especially when kedging off. By attaching one block directly to the anchor chain or rode, you can run another line, creating a handy-billy and significantly increase your purchase.
way prow The part of the bow which extends up and out from the waterline pulpit rail A wooden or metal guard, or framework, at the bow [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] punt A small, rectangular, flat-bottomed boat or dinghy purchase ...
PUNT A flat bottom boat with square ends, used in painting and cleaning a vessel's sides when in port. PURCHASE Any mechanical advantage which increases the power applied. PYROTECHNICS Flares, rockets, powder, etc.
 See also: Boat, Sailing, Stand, Point, Deck
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