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2. Bridge protection systems - Wikipedia

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   There are several types of bridge protection systems used: [7] Pile-supported fender system on the James P. Houlihan Memorial Bridge. Fender systems attached to the pier with the goal to absorb the vessel impact. Their ability to withstand a typical ship collision is low.

3. Marine canvas - Wikipedia

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   The term "marine canvas" is also used more narrowly to refer specially to boat cover products. When referring to materials "marine canvas" is a catch–all phrase that covers hundreds of materials, for instance: acrylics, PVC coated polyester, silicone treated substrates and many coated meshes suitable for outdoor use.

4. Fender (boating) - Wikipedia

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   Rope fenders are still used today by historic boat owners and are still offered by a small number of sellers. Yachts, small leisure craft and support vessels typically have mobile fenders which are placed between the boat and the dock as the boat approaches the dock. Docks and other marine structures, such as canal entrances and bases of ...

5. Bimini top - Wikipedia

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   The Bimini is used mostly as protection from the sun; it offers no protection from wind, rain, or spray when moving forward at any speed. The top provides rain protection only if the boat is stationary and there is no wind. It can also be personalized to fit different types of boats and can come in different colours. [1]

6. Light SEAL Support Craft - Wikipedia

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   LSSC (Light SEAL Support Craft) Builders: Grafton Boatworks: Operators United States Navy: Completed: 16: General characteristics; Type: riverine assault boat: Length: 24 ft (7.3 m) Beam: 9.5 ft (2.9 m) Draft: 1.5 ft (0.46 m) Propulsion: 2 × 350hp Ford FE 427 inboard gasoline engines each driving a Jacuzzi water pump jet: Speed: 30+ knots ...

7. Stays (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   is a kind of substitute nearly parallel to the principal stay, and intended to help the principal stay to support its mast triatic stay is a stay that runs between masts. On a ketch it runs between the main mast and the head of the mizzen mast and is used to stop the upper section of the mizzen mast being pulled backwards.