Kenealy, Ahmed John, 1854- [from old catalog] · New York, London, Outing publishing co · leaf 108
merefit of RIGGING AND SAILS. 109 materially reduced forward and thepitching consequently lessened. Thejib also sits well and does its work, andis far preferable to that horror of horrorsthe ^* bobbed jib of a sloop, whichalways makes a sailors flesh creep whenhe sees it. How it has managed to… … RIG OF* RUNNING BOWSPRIT. When it becomes necessary to set thestorm trysail, lower away the mainsailand furl it as fast as possible. Lowerthe boom down into the crutch amid-ships, and secure it by hauling the sheettaut and by tackles or lashings fromeach quarter. Unhook the throat andpeak halyards…
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