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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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cunningham
Boat; Sailboat

A line device or cringle located several inches above the tack of the sail and used with a downhaul to control the tension along the luff and hence the shape of the sail. Primarily used in ...

coaming pulley
Boat; Sailboat

See SHEAVE BOX.

cringle
Boat; Sailboat

A metal ring or grommet around a hole in the sail for reinforcement.

clevis pin
Boat; Sailboat

A pin used to close the opening of a shackle or clevis.

clew outhaul
Boat; Sailboat

Any device or fitting used to adjust and secure the clew of the mainsail. Sometimes referred to as the "boom outhaul".

cleat
Boat; Sailboat

A fitting to which a line can be belayed.

clew
Boat; Sailboat

The lower aft corner of the sail, usually fitted with a cringle for the outhaul.

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