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Halyards are used on a sailing vessel to haul up sails. One end is connected to the top of the sail (the head) and it is led up to the top of the mast, through a block (pulley) and back down. Pulling down on the halyard pulls the sail up. With larger sails a winch is used to assist. When the sail is up all the way, the halyard is 'made fast' or 'cleated.'
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The ropes and chains that support and control the sails?
Halyards, ropes and stays
The ropes and chains that support and control the sails of a boat?
Stays, lines, ropes and halyards.
In naval language what are halyards?
In nautical terms, the "halyards" are used to "haul the yards" of sail (up or down). The mainsail halyard is called the "main sheet", the jib sail halyard is called the "jib sheet" & the mizzen sail halyard is called the "mizzen sheet".
What is the name given to ropes for hoisting sail?
in a sailing dinghy, the name given to ropes used for hoisting the sail is halyards.
How many ropes are there on a yacht?
None. They are "halyards" and "lines" such as "sheets", etc. It is an old trick qwuestion used by smart*sses to catch people out.
All lines on a boat that pertain to the sails and mast?
Halyards raise or lower sails, sheets tighten or loosen angle of sail, and the shrouds and stays steady the mast(s).
What are some benefits of using a fiberglass flagpole?
Resistant to sun, moisture, and corrosion. Safe. Fiberglass poles do not conduct electricity. Fiberglass poles do not attract lightning. Quiet. No annoying clanging halyards common to metal poles
What is the name of the rope from the top of a mast?
The rope from the top of a mast is called a "halyard." Halyards are used to raise and lower sails or flags on a sailing vessel. They are typically attached to the sail or flag and run through pulleys at the masthead to facilitate easier handling.
What is a ships rope called?
A ship's rope is commonly referred to as "line." The term "line" is used in nautical contexts to describe various types of ropes used for specific purposes, such as mooring, rigging, and sailing. Different lines are categorized based on their function, such as halyards, sheets, and tugs.
What is the ships rope called?
The ship's rope is commonly referred to as "line." In nautical terms, any rope used on a ship is called a line, except for the anchor rope, which is typically called the anchor chain. Lines are categorized based on their specific functions, such as mooring lines, halyards, and sheets.
What is the name for the rope-thing on a sailing yacht that slaps against the mast in a wind making a characteristic seaside noise?
The halyards, these ropes are used to haul sails up. When sails are down they are left tied tight from the top of the mast down towards the foot. The wind causes them to vibrate and hit the mast thus causing the sound.
What is the cleat hitch knot used for on ships?
The cleat hitch knot is primarily used to prevent the boat from floating away from the slip. It is merely a half-hitch, secured about the dock's cleat. It is the same knot used to secure the halyards (near the bottom of the mast), and the flag (near the bottom of the flagpole). Check out the (animated!) related link below for more information:
