Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Norman Castle on May 29, 2016, 07:51:41 pm

Title: Wossit called?
Post by: Norman Castle on May 29, 2016, 07:51:41 pm

What's the term for the metal fitting fixed round a hole in a wooden hull so as to provide a flare to it, thereby preventing a rope passed through the hole becoming worn/frayed?

Title: Re: Wossit called?
Post by: Shipmate60 on May 29, 2016, 07:53:49 pm

Fairlead.


Bob

Title: Re: Wossit called?
Post by: BFSMP on May 29, 2016, 08:28:33 pm

Or hawse ( hawser ) hole.

Jim.

Title: Re: Wossit called?
Post by: Norman Castle on May 30, 2016, 09:27:21 am

Thank you  :-)