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Dealing with relatively small, usually open, waterbound craft.

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working sails

Boat; Sailboat

The sails used under normal sailing conditions, usually consisting of the mainsail and the regular or working jib on a sloop rig.

yacht braid

Boat; Sailboat

Special braided rope that is easy on the hands and resistant to kinks and jamming.

bullet block

Boat; Sailboat

A small block with a single sheave and no shackle.

brummel hook

Boat; Sailboat

A patented hook used in pairs to join or connect two objects, usually lines to other lines or to sails.

bridle

Boat; Sailboat

A line secured at each end with attachment or control taken at the middle.

boom vang

Boat; Sailboat

A tackle used to pull the boom down in order to control the shape of the sail and movement of the boom.

boom bail

Boat; Sailboat

A U-shaped strap wrapped around the lower portion of the boom to which fittings can be attached.

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