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What is a mainsail bolt rope?

April 26, 2017bolt mainsail Rope

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What is a mainsail bolt rope?

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Bolt rope is virtually that, a rope (or the like) sewn into the luff of the mainsail and that is inserted into the mast tunnel and then keeps the sail captive in the mast tunnel during use. Typically found on sailing dinghies and on larger race boats but the use varies greatly.