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A structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association, the bridge.
Industry:Boat
A strong cross piece that allows to spread the top mast stays allowing for taller masts, larger top sails. Allows to extend the height of the ships mast.
Industry:Boat
A strong vertical post used to support a ship's windlass and the heel of a ship's bowsprit.
Industry:Boat
A stiff strip used to support the roach of a sail, enabling increased sail area.
Industry:Boat
A strip of canvas secured to the foot of the course (square sail) to increase sail area in light airs.
Industry:Boat
A stay which holds the bowsprit downwards, counteracting the effect of the forestay. Usually made of wire or chain to eliminate stretch.
Industry:Boat
A steering device which can be placed aft, externally relative to the keel or compounded into the keel either independently or as part of the bulb/centerboard.
Industry:Boat
a square yard used to spread the foot of a topsail where no course is set, e.g. on the foremast of a topsail schooner or above the driver on the mizzen mast of a ship rigged vessel.
Industry:Boat
A stabilizer deployed in the water for heaving to in heavy weather. It acts as a brake and keeps the hull in line with the wind and perpendicular to waves. Often in the form of a large bag made of heavy canvas.
Industry:Boat
