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Catamaran

Updated 25 de July de 2022
Posted 25 de July de 2022

Parts of a Catamaran

Here we can see and learn all the parts of a catamaran. We then define the main elements for the handling of the catamaran.

Partes de un catamarán
  1. Coiler: System for furling the jib on the stay.
  2. Outhaul: Control for adjusting the tension of the mainsail stem.
  3. Cunninham: Control for adjusting the luff tension of the mainsail.
  4. Mainsheet: Labour rigging to control the mainsail.
  5. Foque’s sheet: Working rigging to control the jib.
  6. Barberhauler: System for adjusting the angle of the jib sheet.
  7. Spinnaker sheet Working rigging to control the spinnaker.
  8. Traveler: Trolley for adjusting the mainsheet sheet to windward or leeward.
  9. Mast: Main rigging component.
  10. Trapezoid: A system that allows the crew to hang from a harness to windward.
  11. Obenque: Fixed rigging to support the mast.
  12. Orza: Retractable fin so that the boat can be girded.
  13. Pontoon: Vessel hull.
  14. Rudder Head: The fitting in which the rudder blade is housed.
  15. Rudder Blade: Rudder system component.
  16. Rudder Tiller: Telescopic rod for course control.
  17. Trampoline: A flexible synthetic element that acts as a cover.
  18. Crossbar: Structural bar joining the pontoons.
  19. Boom: Component of the rigging to hold the mainsail foot.
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