Mainmast: - the tallest mast of the ship; on a schooner, the mast
furthest aft. Mainsail:
- The sail set on the mainmast.-the lowest square sail on the mainmast. Marlinspike - A tool for opening the strands of a rope while splicing Mast: - a large wooden pole used to hold up the sails Measured mile-A course marked by buoys or ranges
measuring one nautical mile. Messenger-A small line used to pull a heavier line or
cable. Mizzen - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl. Monohull -A boat with one hull. Mooring -An arrangement for securing a boat to a mooring buoy or a pier. Mooring buoy -A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the
bottom.
