Topping lift
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topping lift - A line running from the end of the boom to the top of the mast used to keep the boom from falling when the sail is not set.
topsail - A triangular sail set above the gaff on a gaff rigged boat.
Topping lift - a line that holds up the boom when it is not being used, also the line that controls the height of a spinnaker pole
Traveler - a device that the mainsheet may be attached to which allows its position to be adjusted ...
Topping lift- A line that attaches the boom to the mast and takes the strain off the mainsail while it is lowered or set. Also a device used with a spinnaker.
Transom- The flat area of the hull, at the stern of a boat.
topping lift - A running, rigging line to control a spar. A line or wire rope used to support the yards or booms when a boat is anchored or moored.
top rail - The rail fitted on the stanchions as a finish to the bulwarks.
TOPPING LIFT-A line attached at one end to the masthead and at the other to the aft end of the boom, which support the boom while the sail is being set.
TROUGH-The valley between the peaks of successive waves.
Topping Lift
A tackle or rope used for for supporting the boom.
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Topping lift - A line or wire rope used to support the boom when a boat is anchored or moored.
Topsides - The sides of a vessel between the waterline and the deck; sometimes referring to onto or above the deck.
Topping lift - A large, strong tackle employed to raise or top the end of a gaff, or of a boom. Holds up the boom when it is not being used. Also the line that controls the height of a spinnaker pole.
SHEAR LEGS A rig for handling heavy weights, consisting of an A-frame of timber or steel with the top overhanging the base, having the lower ends fixed or pivoted and the top ends held either by fixed stays or by topping lifts which permit change ...
Lazy jack: Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.
Lead refers to the direction in which a line goes. A boom vang, for example, may "lead to the cockpit." ...
RUNNING RIGGING Sheets, halyards, topping lifts, etc. by which the sails are raised, trimmed or controlled.
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Lazyjacks: - lines from topping lifts to under boom which act as anet to catch the sails when lowered.
Lazarette- A storage compartment in the stern.
League - measure of distance three miles in length ...
A small space below deck, usually aft, where spare parts are kept [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] lazy guy Rigging to steady the boom to prevent a jibe in rough seas lazy jacks A bridle of light line leading down from the topping lift or ...
The running rigging of a mainsail consists of peak and throat halyards, topping lifts, main sheet and peak downhaul.
A topping lift raises or lowers the outer end of the boom or pole. The fore-and-aft rig position of the poles is controlled.
Ship
A larger vessel usually thought of as being used for ocean travel. A vessel able to carry a "boat" on board.
1) A wind shift that allows a sailboat to head up. Compare with header. 2) Topping lift. 3) The aerodynamic or hydrodynamic force generated as wind or water passes over a sail, keel, centerboard, or rudder. Compare with drag and stall.
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Lift A rope or wire to support a spar, as a topping lift.
List When a vessel heels through having greater weight on one side.
Log An instrument for recording the distance run.
A sail is pulled up by the halyard and adjusted out by an outhaul, and down by a downhaul. A sheet adjusts a sail's angle to the wind. A topping lift raises or lowers the outer end of the boom or pole.
TOPPING LIFT - The rope which sustains the weight of the end of the boom, and by hauling on which the boom can be raised to the required height.
cunningham or the boom vang) must be eased so that nothing can keep the main from going all the way up. A crew member should hold the end of the boom up in the air to relieve the pull of the leech of the sail if the boat does not have a topping lift ...
The companionway comes with a bridgedeck, and instruments are clearly visible on the sliding hatch above. A full battery of stoppers is mounted to either side for controlling halyards, the topping lift and various control lines.
Topping lift: A line or wire that supports the boom when a vessel is moored
Topsides: The part of the hull between the water surface and the edge of the deck ...
Consists of halyards, mainsheet, jib sheets, topping lift, downhaul, outhaul, and cunningham.
Schooner: a two-masted boat where the aftermost mast is the tallest or all masts are of equal height. Can also have 3- and 4-masted schooners.
topping lift -- a line or wire for lifting the boom that runs from the top of the mast
torch -- old sailing term for lantern that throws out a beam of light. Now it also can refer to a flashlight.
trailing -- dragging, as in "dragging a line" ...
 See also: Boom, Boat, Sail, Mast, Line
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