The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Bobstays

Sea Terms

The chains or ropes leading from the underneath outboard end of the bowsprit to the stem where they are secured, and by which the bowsprit is held down and prevented from jumping. (See Bowsprit Shrouds.)

Schooner yacht under way — head sails, stays, martingale and bobstays named
Schooner yacht under way — head sails, stays, martingale and bobstays named
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