allow draught. The mast is supported withwire shrouds, and isfitted into what iscalled a tabernacle,that is, a woodencase for the heel ofthe mast, having apivot through it, onwhich pivot the masti s easily loweredwhen the l3oat is pass-ing under a bridge. The sail, as isshown in Fig. 29, ishoisted… … ^ Fig. 29. it crosses theend of it is secured to the mast. YACHTING AND SAILING. 33 The tack is a most important rope in a balance-lug boat, for after the sail has been hoisted withthe halyard and it is required to give that last haulon the sail which brings it to its proper tautness, amuch smaller…
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