Sailing Vocabulary
Dictionary of Boating Terms
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Dictionary of Boating Sailing, Schooners, Naval, Ships, Boat and Seafaring Terms

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Sailing Terms

Bail - Ironrod partially circling the boom to which sheet block is attached 2.To remove water from a boat, as with a bucket or a pump.

Block - A pulley used to gain mechanical advantage, They may have a wood or metal case with one or more sheaves.

Shell outside of the Block
Sheave what the ropes on
Eye Where the block can be attached.

Tackle -Combination of blocks use with lines to make a purchase used to move heavy objects.

Full Sail Ahead

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