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LUFF SLIDE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A small metal or plastic fitting often used on the forward and lower edges of a mainsail or mizzen to attach it to a track along the appropriate mast and boom.

CONT

A sail slide may also be used on the head, luff or foot of a gaff sail.

CONT

If the sail has sail slides, inspect each one to see if there is any wear from capsized sail slides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Petit chariot cousu sur le bord d'une voile et lui permettant de glisser dans une rainure d'un mât ou d'un bôme.

CONT

[La] «ralingue» peu [...] comporter tout les 25 cm environ des petits blocs de bois ou de plastique, les «coulisseaux», cousus sur la ralingue.

Spanish

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