Anyone know what this is called?

[mrshall1027]

So, I found my inspo for the nursery but I have no idea what the rope part of the "mast" is called.  Does anyone happen to know?

[elliecat17]

Are you talking about the rope holding the sail to the mast or the two wooden parts with rope hanging off the mast on either side which is known as block and tackle. You can find vintage ones all over online or marine grade new ones on amazon.

[mrshall1027]

Feb 9, 2017 16:21:12 GMT -5 elliecat17 said:

Are you talking about the rope holding the sail to the mast or the two wooden parts with rope hanging off the mast on either side which is known as block and tackle. You can find vintage ones all over online or marine grade new ones on amazon.

You're awesome!!  I'm referring to the rope on either side.  Hopefully I can find them now since I have actual words to search.

[elliecat17]

Lol I loved sailing and I'm a historian. If you can't find any let me know. I'm pretty good with vague items.

[happyfeet9]

No knowledge of sailing but just wanted to say that is very original and cute!

[mrshall1027]

Feb 9, 2017 17:36:49 GMT -5 elliecat17 said:

Lol I loved sailing and I'm a historian. If you can't find any let me know. I'm pretty good with vague items.

Well, not having a lot of luck. I think I can diy most of it, but the part I'm having a hard time with are the little blue disk looking things. I think I figured out those are called deadeyes. I found one website that sells them, but they're fairly large and won't work for this. I may just have to find some wood disks of some sort and drill holes in them or something. It doesn't have to be authentic, just thought it would be cool if it was.

[elliecat17]

They are indeed called deadeyes. But good luck finding them! They run the rigging through them to keep the many lines from tangling so they did eventually break. Most at this point are restorations/remade. However here is a forum with how to make them! forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?93918-Deadeyes-and-blocks

[mrshall1027]

Thank you elliecat17!

[muscari]

elliecat17 to the rescue!
What a cute and original idea mrshall1027. You will definitely have to AW pics if you end up doing something like this, I'd love to see!