SPRING LINE: A pivot line used in docking, undocking, or to prevent the boat from moving forward or astern while made fast to a dock.
SPREADER: Small spars extending toward the sides from one or more places along the mast.
spring line - Docking lines that help keep the boat from moving fore and aft while docked. The after bow spring line is attached near the bow and runs aft, where it is attached to the dock.
spring line
A docking line attached amidships to control fore and aft movement.
stand by
An order to crewmen to be ready, be prepared.
Spring lines
Docking lines that help keep a boat from moving fore and aft while docked.
Squall
A sudden intense wind storm of short duration, often accompanied by rain. Squalls often accompany an advancing cold front.
spring line - A standard dock line; a line used to control the fore/aft motion of a boat tied up.
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Docking in a Slip ...
Bow Spring Line:
A bow pivot line used in docking and undocking, or a dock line leading aft from the bow to prevent the boat from moving forward while made fast to a dock or pier.
Spring Line - A line used to keep the boat from moving forward and aft when docked versus the breast lines which are at right angles to the boat Bow spring line starts at the bow while stern spring line starts at the stern ...
Remove spring lines, and man bow and stern lines, command "Stand by to cast off". Get engine started, and when running with choke off, call "Cast off bow!", "Cast off stern!", or "Cast off and shove off bow!" etc.
After Bow Spring Line
A mooring line fixed to the bow of the boat and leading aft where it is attached to the dock. This prevents the boat from moving forward in its berth.
after bow spring line: A mooring line running aft from a point at or near the bow to shore to control forward and backward motion of a vessel in its berth.
spring line: a long docking line rigged to limit a boat's fore-and-aft motion, usually run from a boat's stern to a point well forward, and from the bow well aft.
forward quarter spring line
A mooring line running forward from the stern of the boat. The forward quarter spring line prevents the boat from moving backward while moored. The after bow spring line does the opposite.
foul, fouled ...
- Bow, Stern, and Spring Lines — Most average sized boats can be moored using two groups of dock lines (4 dock lines).
snubber -- a spring line tied from the boat to chain rode, usually near the water's surface. It helps disperse tension forces. It also prevents damage to the boat by ground tackle and can help in the retrieval of the ground tackle in heavy weather.
If your boat doesn't have spring line cleats, install them!! A good set of properly sized and backed cleats is cheap insurance!
If you get the "Blackbeard twist" in your anchor lines talk to the other skippers prior to doing anything.
Spreaders - Struts used to hold the shrouds away from the mast spring line.
Spring line - Docking lines that keep the boat from drifting Fore (forward) and (Aft) back while docked.
Spring line -- a line tied between two opposing forces that has a neutralizing effect. At the dock with a bow line and stern line tied off, a spring line is often added to limit the movements of a vessel even more.
When mooring alongside a pontoon or another boat, always use a spring line as well as bow and stern, to prevent fore and aft movement, If you moor in a marina, do not be tempted to leave your lines tied to your berth.
The molded raised bulwarks with a lovely teak caprail, beefy amidships cleats for spring lines, teak or stainless steel grab rails, ...
If you are just refueling or taking on water, a bow line, stern line and one spring line are enough. If you intend to stay longer, you will need 2 spring lines.
Well, that is about all there is to it! ...
Secure one or two spring lines (unless you will be tied up only a few minutes and someone will be watching). In a real blow, use additional springs. Be sure to use a cleat hitch to secure the dock lines to dock cleats.
spreaders A horizontal struts to which shrouds or stays are attached, to support the mast and to spread rigging spring line Additional docking lines used to prevent the boat from moving spring tide A tide that occurs when the moon is new ...
Spring Line - line secured neat amidships and led ashore mostly
forward or aft, to keep a boat from surging ahead or astern.
SSB - Single Side Band Radio (often a new option on VHF radios ) ...
 See also: Spring, Knot, Boat, Sailing, Forward
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