BOAT EQUIPMENT T 1(
also by other fastenings The vertical part is secured by two "iforqug
bolts, the lower one being worked through the rubbing piece wKSre ii
head is countersunk. The knees are frequently formed of galvanise
iron bar bent to an angle of 90 degrees.
12. What are the " risings?" Describe where and how they ar
fitted]
The risings are fore-and-aft pieces of elm, oak, larch, or pitch-pine
which must not be less than 1 inch in thickness, and 3 to 4 inches deep
They are like heavy stringers fitted one on each side fore and aft, anc
fastened at each timber with a through fastening or brass screw. The
ends of the thwarts rest upon them, and are attached to them by means
of two screws at each end.
BOAT EQUIPMENT
13. What equipment is required for life-boats carried by foreign-going
vessels?
A full single-banked complement of oars and two spare oars, also
a steering oar. The steering oar should be 1 foot longer than the
other oars, and the blade should be painted to distinguish it.
Two plugs for each plughole, attached with lanyards or chains.
One set and a half of thole pins or crutches, attached to the boat by
sound lanyards. x
A sea anchor, a bailer, and a galvanised iron bucket.
A rudder and a tiller, or yoke and yoke lines.
A painter not less than 20 fathoms in length, and a boathook.
Two hatchets.
A lantern trimmed, with oil in its receiver sufficient to burn for
8 hours.
A vessel which is to be kept filled with fresh water, and capable of
holding one quart for each person that the boat is fit to carry.
A line securely becketted round the outside.
A mast or masts, with at least one good sail and proper gear for each.
An efficient compass.
An airtight case containing 2 Ibs, of biscuits for each person.
One gallon of vegetable or animal oil, and a vessel of approved
pattern for distributing it on the water in rough weather. This vessel
sltall be capable of being attached *c tae sea anchor.