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| Martingale | On square-rigged ships, the stay which holds the jib-boom down against the pull of the fore topgallant-mast stays. |
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| Mast | The vertical pole or spar that supports the boom and sails. a mast on a mechanically propelled vessel holds electronics antennas, lights, etc. |
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| Mast Boot | A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat. |
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| Mast Head | The top of the mast |
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| Mast Hoops | Rings around a mast which can slide vertically, attached to the forward edge of a sail, which hold the sail in place. |
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| Mast Partners | Reinforcements for a mast where it passes through a deck. |
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| Mast Slot | Groove | The opening up the back (aft) edge of the mast in which the mainsail luff rope slides when it is hoisted. Some masts have an external sail track. |
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| Mast Step | The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits. |
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| Mast Tangs | Fittings on the mast to which the forestay and shrouds attach. |
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| Mast Track | A track or groove in the back of the mast to which the sail is attached by means of lugs or the bolt rope. |
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| Master | The Captain of a vessel. Highest officer aboard ship. Oversees all ship operations. Keeps ships records. Handles accounting and bookkeeping. Takes command of vessel in inclement weather and in crowded or narrow waters. Handles communications. |
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| Master-At-Arms | The person empowered by the captain to be armed if necessary to maintain order or make arrests. |
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| Masthead | The top of a mast. |
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| Masthead Light | Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225° of the boat. When lit the masthead light indicates that a vessel under power, including sailboats with engines running. Masthead lights are usually located halfway up the mast rather than at the top. |
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| Masthead Rig | A design in which the forestay runs to the top of the mast. |
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