Statistics for sails, sailing and boat stuff

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
rope or line that controls sails	sheet	86%
lever used to steer	tiller	79%
rope, wire or line used to hoist sail	halyard	69%
wires, ropes or metal rods that supports mast	stays	68%
pole or spar extending forward from prow	bowsprit	36%
bottom rear corner of triangular sail	clew	36%
scale that describes force of wind	beaufort	35%
depth of hull below waterline	draft	31%
sailors ropework tool	marlinspike	24%
twine binding on rope to prevent unravalling	whipping	19%
line used to raise boom	topping lift	17%
single masted boat with 2 or more headsails	cutter	15%
cabin or quarters in bow	fo'c'sle	6%
deck mounted bracket that takes foot of mast	tabernacle	2%
quickly reduce the efficency or area of sail	scandalise	1%