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The question should be "What is aft on a sailboat?" since it is a direction, not a thing. Aft (or after) is anything toward the rear of the boat.
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If a sailboat has lee helm should the mast be moved forward or aft?
the mast should not be moved
What on a sailboat are jib sheets?
The jib's sheet controls the angle of the jib (sail) to the wind. It is attached to the lower end of the jib that is farthest aft.
What is for fore and what are the aft sleeping areas called on a sailboat?
Beds on boats are called berths. The berths that go back under the cockpit are called quarter births. Sleeping areas are also called cabins. So you can have the fore and aft cabins too.
What supports the sail on a sailboat?
the mast and some ropes The sail is attached to the mast, which is in turn supported by stays (lines running from the mast fore and aft to the hull) and shrouds (lines running from the mast to the sides of the hull).
What is metaphor for sailboat?
Sailboat is your head Sailboat is your headSailboat is your head
Would you please use 'aft' in a proper sentence?
Get aft before the bow sinks any further! Let's go aft! The aft anchor will be found in the aft locker.
What is the ship's rear?
The rear of a ship is called the stern aft To go to the rear is called going aft. The aft most part is the stern The rear of a ship or boat is called the "Aft" or the "aft end". Examples: "Take that line aft!". "When we turn, are you sure the aft end will clear that bouy?" Also nautically, "avast"The stern is the aft part of a ship or boat.
What is an aft david warrant?
What is an aft david
What part of a boat is the aft?
After end (aft). The after end (aft) of a boat is the stern, the rear end of the boat. Ship's 'behind' if you will.
What kind of a race might a competitor use a trapeze in?
Sailboat racing
Where is the aft on a ship?
The stern of the ship is aft, mister!
What part of speech is the word sailboat?
Sailboat is a noun.
