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| − | A [[ | + | [[Image:Padeye2.jpg|frame|A [[padeye]] being used as a fairlead]]A '''fairlead''' is a [[block]], padeye, ring or any other device which controls the path of a line on a boat. |
When a line is not running correctly where it is supposed to go, or is snagged or stuck, it is said to be "'''fouled'''". When a line is running correctly and is not fouled, it is said to be "'''fair'''". | When a line is not running correctly where it is supposed to go, or is snagged or stuck, it is said to be "'''fouled'''". When a line is running correctly and is not fouled, it is said to be "'''fair'''". | ||
A fairlead is simply a device that "leads" a line "fair". | A fairlead is simply a device that "leads" a line "fair". | ||
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| + | A [[padeye]] can be used as a fairlead, but lines should only be run through padeyes at shallow angles. For sharp angles (especially when heavy loads are required), a [[block]] should be used. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Turning_block.jpg|frame|A [[turning block]] being used as a fairlead]] | ||
[[Category:Sailing Terms]] | [[Category:Sailing Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:36, 1 May 2009
A padeye being used as a fairlead
When a line is not running correctly where it is supposed to go, or is snagged or stuck, it is said to be "fouled". When a line is running correctly and is not fouled, it is said to be "fair".
A fairlead is simply a device that "leads" a line "fair".
A padeye can be used as a fairlead, but lines should only be run through padeyes at shallow angles. For sharp angles (especially when heavy loads are required), a block should be used.
A turning block being used as a fairlead
