Boatswain's chair

A sailor is a board chair, to work on the ship's side or in the rigging on the Mariners.

Purpose

To be able to perform in the rigging or on Mast repairs or maintenance, a man of the crew must be pulled up. On yachts are hardly even boards, but special trousers used ( in emergencies canvas) with straps. The seats have flaps and pockets for tools and spare parts.

The " chair " is drawn with a case or Jolltau the mast. Down he should be secured with a tether against excessive swing. The event is latched in the strap. He should go beyond the waist to keep the center of gravity low and to prevent falling out.

A man pull up in the ship's mast, belongs in the sports and professional shipping of the most responsible work. Even when using winches at least two men are needed. On motor vessels, the work is easier. For the Pönen and rust knocking the ship's side, several men can sit on a long board.