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What is the name for metal fittings where ropes can be fastened on a boat?
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∙ 6y ago
They are known a cleats.
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The ropes and chains that support and control the sails of a boat?
Stays, lines, ropes and halyards.
What are the only two ropes on a boat?
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How should lines (ropes) be stored on a boat?
out of the sun
How should lines and ropes be stored in a boat?
out of the sun
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Ropes holding up the sails on a boat?
The halyard holds the sail up. When a rope has an assigned job on a boat (or a ship) it is referred to as a line.
What is the metal thing you throw off a boat to make it stop?
An anchor is fastened to a chain and or hawser. It is used to fasten a ship or boat to the sea bed, and so prevent the vessel from drifting. The anchor is only dropped once the way is almost off the vessel - it is not normally used to bring the vessel to a stop.
Why metal is important?
The type of metal your boat is made of is important when buying boat insurance. This is because it affects the value and durability of your boat.
What are Holders on a gunwale of a boat?
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Where is the steering wheel on a paddle steamer?
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