Talk:Martingale (rigging)

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AKA "Dolphin Striker"

Not so. The "Dolphin Striker" is the spreader that gives a better purchase angle to the martingale. The martingale is the chain or cable that runs from the end of the bowsprit to the stem at the forefoot. As a crucial part of the standing rigging, this supports the tension on the forstay.

http://www.seatalk.info/cgi-bin/nautical-marine-sailing-dictionary/db.cgi?db=db&view_records=1&uid=default&Term=martingale —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Alanmike (talk • contribs) 23:21, August 22, 2007 (UTC).