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Nautical Terms
Abeam: At 90 degrees to the center- line of the boat, exactly to either side of the boat.
Abaft: A point on a boat that is aft of another.
Aft: Toward the rear of the boat.
Beam: The widest part of the boat.
Bilge: The lower interior of the hull.
Bow: The fore part of a boat.
Bulkhead: A vertical partition or reinforcement in a boat usually perpendicular to the
keel.
Chine: The juncture of the bottom and the side of the boat.
Chock: Deck fitting used to guide a line.
Cleat: Deck fitting used to secure a line to.
Deck: Upper structure of a boat that covers the hull.
Draft: The distance the lowest part (usually the keel) of the boat projects into the water.
Fathom: A unit of measure equal to six feet.
Freeboard: The height of the deck above the water line.
Gunwale or Gunnel: The juncture of the side of the cockpit, deck and hull.
Hatch: An opening used for access to an interior space.
Head: Toilet or toilet area in a boat.
Helm: Steering wheel or console area of a boat.
Hull: The basic structure of a boat, that provides flotation by displacing and excluding
water.
Keel: The major lengthwise member of the hull, the lowest portion of the hull.
Knot: A measure of speed in nautical miles per hour, equal to 1.15 MPH
Lee: The side sheltered from the wind.
Port: The left side of the boat when aboard the boat facing the bow.
Scupper: Duct to drain water from the cockpit, usually with a check valve to prevent sea
water intrusion.
Sheer: The juncture of the deck and the hull, generally covered by the rub rail.
Starboard: The right side of the boat when aboard the boat facing the bow.
Stern: The back of the boat.
Stern Drive: Inboard /outboard I/O drive unit.
Stringer: Lengthwise reinforcing members of the hull.
Transom: Vertical part of the stern.
Wake: Waves produced by a boat moving through the water.
Windward: Toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.
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