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Record 1 1997-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A stay used on racing and cruising yachts to counteract the strain produced by the thrust of a gaff on the mast. It runs from masthead over a short strut placed at the height of the gaff jaws when the sail is hoisted, down to the deck, where it is spliced around the mast beneath a cleat. A turnbuckle is usually fitted just above the lower splice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux

Spanish

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