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Boat

Dealing with relatively small, usually open, waterbound craft.

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rig

Boat; Sailboat

To put the spars and related equipment in position so the boat is ready for sailing.

rigging

Boat; Sailboat

Equipment used to support the spars and manipulate the sails.

roller reefing

Boat; Sailboat

Equipment that allows the boom to roll thereby furling the sail onto the boom and reducing sail area, especially in heavy weather. Reefing means to decrease sail area by folding ...

roach

Boat; Sailboat

The up and outward curve in the leech of the sail.

rope

Boat; Sailboat

Generally, any stranded or braided cordage.

rudder

Boat; Sailboat

Device that steers the boat.

rudder stop

Boat; Sailboat

Device that prevents the rudder from floating up and out of secure it in position.

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