Mechanisms — sailboat rigging

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Guy Rope Clip and Thimble diagram
Wire Rope Clip and Thimble: Parts and Rating Limits | FIRGELLI
Explore a wire-rope eye schematic and understand the separate roles of clips and thimble. Illustrative dimensions do not determine assembly strength or working load.
Sloop Yawl diagram
Sloop Yawl Rig and Selected Balance Calculator
See a sloop-yawl rig with jib, gaff main and stern lug sail. Compare selected centers of effort, lateral resistance and waterline length.
Sloop diagram
Sloop Rig: Mainsail, Jib and Forestay Calculator
Explore a sloop mainsail and jib with a moving boom. Calculate selected forestay tension percentages and midpoint sag distance.