jib halyard [R25]: The line used on a sailing vessel to raise and lower the jib sail.
On a model yacht the jib halyard attaches to the top of the jib sail and the forward mast tang. For clarity the jib stay is missing from the illustration.
Mast tang
Bowsie
Mast
Jib (sail)
Line
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- Bowsie – Select medium and black or red in an appropriate quantity. Available from SAILSetc.
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- Line – Braided fishing line w/abrasive resistant fibers – select 100 lb. rating. Available on Amazon.
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