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Small equipment and accessories on a boat’s deck especially for rigging, adjusting and handling the sails.
sheet lead
Ringed part through which a sheet passes to change its direction; it must be perfectly smooth to prevent wear on the rope.
clam cleat
Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.
cleat
Anvil-shaped wood or metal part to which a rope can be tied.
fairlead
Open part that is used to guide mooring ropes.
traveler
Metal bar running across the deck; a car travels back and forth on it to move the mainsheet.
end stop
Part for locking the sideways movement of the car.
clam cleat
Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.
car
Moving device that is connected to the mainsheet; the movement of the car quickly changes the sail position in relation to the wind.
sliding rail
Straight rail along which the car moves.