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Old 06-27-2009
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Originally Posted by sailaway21 View Post
bolt rope (already mentioned)
bell rope, for the ship's bell
foot rope, suspended beneath the yards for the seaman's feet
tiller rope - to temporarily hold the tiller and keep the boat on course

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Originally Posted by sailaway21 View Post
I'm sure someone will come up with another, if not all seven (for extra credit?), soon enough for you to pass muster, and win the wine.
Which you will be expected to share with the rest of us

Sway, I'm surprised you didn't come up with them all!

Jim
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