piratepete007 Posted March 26, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 26, 2019 I am building the Euromodel schooner, Lyde, which has a bowsprit + jibboom (but no flying-jib). At the jibboom heel, there is a sheave and as good as the drawings are, I cannot determine the function of the heel rope that would pass through it. Can anybody help me with an explanation ? Pete Landlubber Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 26, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 26, 2019 Hi Pete, according to the 'Nautical Dictionary' by A. Young - 1863 (pdf copies of this dictionary are available online) A heel-rope is applied through the heel of anything, particularly that which is rove through a sheave at the heel of the jib-boom, or of the bowsprit, for the purpose of hauling it out. The ropes which are used at the heels of topmasts and topgallant masts are termed mast-ropes. I hope this clears it up? cheers Pat mtaylor 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted March 26, 2019 Hi Pat, Of course … had a mental block there for a moment but thanks for the correction of my thinking that all heel ropes were called 'heel ropes'. The term 'mast-ropes' is new to me so I will go back into my notes and make a few corrections. There is always something new to learn. I will download that pdf so thanks for that as well. Cheers, Pete mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted March 27, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 27, 2019 Another name for the heel ropes used on the top mast and topgallant is a "top rope" Regards, davyboy and mtaylor 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted March 27, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 27, 2019 Heel and Head ropes in use. davyboy, piratepete007 and Altduck 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted March 27, 2019 Maybe I can see a 'foot rope' being used ! Pete mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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