FITTINGS FOR MASTS. 



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swamped. The nose of a punt is sure to dive 

 into, or through a wave, in preference to going 

 over it. In smooth water, the stiffer the wind 

 blows the better ; but this could only occur in 

 rivers or channels, and then, unless it is known 

 for certain no fowl are about, there is great risk of 



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FITTINGS FOR SQUARE AND ROUND-FOOTED MASTS. 



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Material, gun-metal. For view of mast in position see sketch of 

 elevating wheel (page 424). 



coming too quickly on birds to take them in time 

 to fire. 



A sail, for many reasons, should be so made that 

 it can be lowered in a few seconds. No hal- 

 yards, blocks, or cleats of any kind need be used ; 

 they are only in the way. 



