"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com...
Said a mule soulds like one of them critters people ride up and down
the trails in the Grand Canyon.. Not very nautical.

For 3 asa points... name one of the many boat parts named after
animals.

One only please, lets give Bill a chance

Joe


Jack, as in Donkey and flag
Bower (a kind of bird)
Ratline
Leech, part of a sail and that blood sucking worm
The "roach" of a sail.
The "bee" (wood on the sides of a bowsprit)
Cathead
Turtleback
Dolphin striker
Sole, as in floor and fish
Cod's head, Mackerel stern

How about "SLUG" as apply to Neal's "Crapanodo"