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GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS 

 

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Member:

 a part of the skeleton of the 

hull, such as a 

stringer

 laminated into 

fiberglass hull to strengthen it. 

Meridian:

 an imaginary line encircling 

the Earth that passes through the 

poles and cuts at right angles through 

the Equator. All lines of longitude are 

meridians. 

Mizzen:

 1, the shorter, after-mast on a 

ketch

 or 

yawl

; 2, the fore and aft sail 

set on this mast. 

N

 

Navel pipe:

 a metal pipe in the fore-

deck through which the anchor chain 

passes to the locker below. 

Noon Sight:

 a vessel’s latitude can 

be found, using a sextant, when a 

heavenly body on the observer’s 

me-

ridian 

is at its greatest altitude. The 

sight of the sun at noon is the one 

most frequently taken. 

O

 

Off the wind:

 with the sheets slacked 

off, not 

close-hauled. 

On the wind:

 

close-hauled

Out haul:

 a rope used to pull out the 

foot of a sail. 

Overall length (OAL): 

the boat’s ex-

treme length, measured from the 

foremost past of the bow to the after-

most part of the stern, excluding bow-

spirt, self-steering gear etc. 

Painter:

 the bow line by which a din-

ghy, or 

tender,

 is towed or made fast. 

Pintle:

 a rudder fitting with a long pin 

that fits into the 

gudgeon

 to form a 

hinged pivot for the rudder.  

Pitch: 

1, the up and down motion of 

the bows of a boat plunging over the 

waves; 2, the angle of the propeller 

blades. 

Point of sailing: 

the different angles 

from which a boat may sail; the boat’s 

course

 relative to the direction of the 

wind. 

Port: 

the left-hand side of the boat, 

looking forward (opp. of 

starboard

). 

Port tack: 

a boat is on a port tack 

when the wind strikes the port side 

first and the mainsail is out to 

star-

board.

 A boat on the port tack gives 

way to a boat on a starboard tack. 

Position line/ Line of position: 

a line 

drawn on a chart, as a result of taking 

a bearing, along which the boat’s posi-

tion must be, i.e. two position lines 

give a fix. 

Pulpit:

 a metal 

guard rail 

fitted at

 

the 

bows of a boat to provide safety for 

the crew. 

Pushpit:

 a metal 

guard rail

 fitted at 

the stern.

  

Quarter:

 the portion of the boat mid-

way between the stern and the beam; 

on the quarter means about 45 de-

grees 

abaft

 the beam. 

R

 

Rake:

 the fore and aft deviation from 

the perpendicular of a mast or other 

feature of a boat. 

Range:

 1, see 

transit;

 2, of tides, the 

difference between the high and low 

water levels of a tide; 3, the distance 

at which a light can be seen. 

Rating:

 a method of measuring cer-

tain dimensions of a yacht to enable it 

to take part in handicap races. 

Reach:

 to sail with the wind approxi-

mately on the 

beam

; all sailing points 

between running and 

close-hauled

Reef:

 to reduce the sail area by fold-

ing or rolling surplus material on the 

boom or 

forestay

Reefing pennant:

 strong line with 

which the 

luff

 or leech 

cringle

 is pulled 

down to the 

boom

 when reefing. 

Rhumb line:

  a line cutting all 

meridi-

ans

 at the same angle; the 

course

 fol-

lowed by a boat sailing in a fixed di-

rection. 

Riding light to anchor light:

 an all-

around white light, usually hoisted on 

the forestay, to show that a boat under 

50 ft. (15m.)is at anchor. It must be 

visible for 2 mls. (3 km.). 

Rigging screw:

 a deck fitting with 

which the tensions of standing rigging, 

e.g. stays, shrouds, etc. are adjusted. 

Roach:

 the curved part of the 

leech

 of 

a sail that extends beyond the direct 

line from head to 

clew.

 

Run:

 to run with the wind 

aft

 and with 

the 

sheets

 eased well out. 

Running rigging:

 all the moving 

lines, such as 

sheets

 and 

halyards

used in the 

setting

 and 

trimming

 of 

sails. 

S

 

Scope: 

the length of rope or cable 

paid out when mor anchoring. 

Scuppers:

 1, holes in the toe rail that 

allow water to drain off the deck; 2, 

drain cockpit through hull. 

Seacock:

 a valve that shuts off an 

underwater inlet or outlet passing 

through the hull. 

Seize:

 to bind two ropes together, or a 

rope to a 

spar

, with a light line. 

Serve:

 to cover and protect a 

splice

 or 

part of a rope with twine bound tightly 

against the lay. 

Serving mallet:

 tool with a grooved 

head, used when serving a rope to 

keep the twine at a constant and high 

tension. 

Set:

 1, to hoist a sail; 2, the way in 

which the sails fit; 3, the direction of 

tidal current or steam. 

Shackle:

 a metal link with a remov-

able bolt across the end; of various 

shapes: D, U. 

Sheave:

 a grooved wheel in a 

block

 

or 

spar

 for a rope to run on. 

Sheet: 

the rope attached to the 

clew

 

of a sail or to the boom, enabling it to 

be controlled or 

trimmed

Shrouds: 

ropes or wires, usually in 

pairs, led from the mast to the 

chain 

plates

 at deck level to prevent the 

mast falling sideways; part of the 

standing rigging. 

Sloop:

 a single-masted sailing boat 

with a mainsail and one head sail. 

Spar:

 a general term for any wooden 

or metal pole, e.g., mast or boom, 

used to carry or give shape to sails. 

Spindrift:

 spray blown along the sur-

face of the sea. 

Spinnaker:

 a large, light, balloon 

shaped sail set when 

reaching

 or 

run-

ning.

 

Splice:

 to join ropes or wire by unlay-

ing the strands and interweaving 

them. 

Split pin:

 see 

cotter pin. 

Spreaders:

 horizontal struts attached 

to the mast, which extends to the 

shrouds

 and help to support the mast. 

Summary of Contents for HEPAtech 140

Page 1: ...ON ROUTE 441 POST OFFICE BOX 1030 ALACHUA FLORIDA 32616 Tel 386 462 3077 Fax 386 462 4077 E MAIL info huntermarine com Route 441 Post Office Box 1030 Alachua FL 32616 Tel 386 462 3077 Fax 386 462 4077...

Page 2: ...Tips 16 1 16 2 Launch Retrieving Procedures 17 General Care 18 19 Lighting Warning 20 Advanced Composite Process 21 About Your Hunter 140 Dimensions and Capacities 22 H140 Standing and Running Specifi...

Page 3: ...ent supplied or fitted systems and information on operation and maintenance Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it If this is your first sailboat or you are c...

Page 4: ...factured by Hunter will be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser under normal use and service...

Page 5: ...by Hunter in advance and be based on a reasonable number of hours as determined by Hunter Hunter will not pay transportation hauling launching bottom paint storage dockage cradling rental rigging and...

Page 6: ...SE WHETHER ARISING BY LAW CUSTOM CONDUCT OR USAGE OF TRADE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THE EVENT THAT IMP...

Page 7: ...E HULL OR TRANSOM THIS NUMBER MUST BE GIVEN IN ALL NECESSARY CORRESPONDENCE HULL NO DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER YACHT NAME OWNER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE COUNTRY ZIP CODE HOME PORT ENGINE MODEL SERI...

Page 8: ...1995 and later hull numbers the limited warranties will be transferred to a subsequent pur chaser of the boat if 1 A notice of the transfer of ownership of the boat is given by the subsequent purchase...

Page 9: ...e encourage you to contact your Hunter dealer or to call us directly at 386 462 3077 Please confirm the information at the bottom of the page and advise us if any corrections are required ____________...

Page 10: ...Hunter Warranty 8 Notes...

Page 11: ...class of boat that has been very popular owing to its seaworthiness It features a sharp bow which reduces pounding in surf or choppy seas and a hull whose forward section is rounded below the waterlin...

Page 12: ...athwartships C Caulk to make the seams between wooden planks watertight by filling with cotton oakum or a compound Cavitation the formation of a vacuum around a propeller causing a loss in efficiency...

Page 13: ...giving access to the interior Hawes pipe see Navel pipe Head topwind when the bows are pointing right into the wind Headfoil a streamlined surround to a forestay with a groove into which a headsail l...

Page 14: ...of a yacht to enable it to take part in handicap races Reach to sail with the wind approxi mately on the beam all sailing points between running and close hauled Reef to reduce the sail area by fold i...

Page 15: ...nd the edge of the deck Topping lift a line from the masthead to a spar normally the boom which is used to raise it Topsides the part of a boat s hull that is above the waterline Track 1 the course a...

Page 16: ...ons aboard NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS 4 Engine TYPE H P FUEL CAPACITY 5 Safety equipment PFDs Flares Mirror Flashlight Food Water EPIRB Raft Dinghy 6 Radio TY...

Page 17: ...an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken Denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death...

Page 18: ...nglasses and block Blanket Oar s The legally required on board safety equipment may vary by region or body of water Please check with local au thorities prior to departure for a safety examination LIF...

Page 19: ...ON HAZARD Operating any boat while is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is both dan gerous and illegal Impaired vision or judgment on the water can lead to acci dents and personal injury BEF...

Page 20: ...the ramp until the back wheels of the vehicle are just clear of the water Retrieve the bow and stern lines as necessary Loosen the trailer winch and bow strap 7 Once the boat is floating free push th...

Page 21: ...ring make sure the boat is well supported so as not to dent the hull CAUTION Never leave a rag with mineral spirits sitting on the boat as this will attack the plastic and void the warranty Never use...

Page 22: ...small holes Once this is done the crack can be ground or routed into a V groove This allows it to be filled easily and promotes a good bond We suggest using a Dremel tool being sure to work in a well...

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Page 24: ...ced with a foam core by placing the plastic hull in a matched mold with a 1 gap between the plastic and the mold Liquid foam is then injected into the void under high pressure The foam expands conform...

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Page 26: ...57 Finished Length Performance 47 3 8 Neil Pryde 35 1 2 Sails East 47 3 4 add 1 Dwyer eye strap add 1 Harken eye strap add 2 3 x 3 16 line Line Lengths for lifting 3 point 2 55 1 80 Top 41 1 4 Mid 18...

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