Kenealy, Ahmed John, 1854- [from old catalog] · New York [etc.] The Outing publishing co. · leaf 158
RIGGING AND SAILS. 159 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 sur-vive is a… … 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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