Bitt

From WikiPOBia

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
m (Fixed category)
(Bold bitts)
 
Line 1: Line 1:
-
Bitts are large, stable uprights of wood which protrude above deck. They are most firmly secured to the vessel as their purpose is to provide a secure connection point for lines under extremely heavy strain, ''e.g.'', [[anchor]] cables. The fore[[sheet]] may be made fast to one of the forwardmost bitts, those called knightheads.
+
'''Bitts''' are large, stable uprights of wood which protrude above deck. They are most firmly secured to the vessel as their purpose is to provide a secure connection point for lines under extremely heavy strain, ''e.g.'', [[anchor]] cables. The fore[[sheet]] may be made fast to one of the forwardmost bitts, those called knightheads.
[[Category:Parts of a sailing vessel]]
[[Category:Parts of a sailing vessel]]

Current revision as of 17:09, 27 September 2007

Bitts are large, stable uprights of wood which protrude above deck. They are most firmly secured to the vessel as their purpose is to provide a secure connection point for lines under extremely heavy strain, e.g., anchor cables. The foresheet may be made fast to one of the forwardmost bitts, those called knightheads.

Personal tools