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NAUTICAL TERMS
Abeam
Object 90 degrees to centerline on either side of the boat
Abaft
A point on a boat that is aft of another
Aft
Toward the rear or stern of the boat
Beam
The width of a boat
Bow
The fore part of a boat
Bulkhead
Vertical partition in a boat
Chine
Meeting juncture of side and bottom of boat
Chock
Deck fitting, used as guide for mooring or anchor Lines.
Also, a wedge to stop wheels from rolling
Cleat
Deck fitting with arms or horns on which lines may be made fast
Cockpit
An open space from which a boat is operated
Deck
Upper structure that covers the hull between gunnels
Draft
Depth of water required to float boat and its propulsion system
Fathom
Six feet
Fenders
Rope or plastic pieces hung over the side to protect the hull from chafing
Freeboard
Height of exposed hull from water line to deck
Ground Tackle
General term referring to anchors, anchor lines, etc
Gunnel/Gunwale
Meeting juncture of hull and deck; or the highest edge of the hull side
Hatch
A deck opening providing access to the space below
Head
Toilet or toilet room
Helm
The tiller, wheel and other steering gear
Keel
The lowest external portion of the hull
Knot
Nautical mile per hour; one nautical mile is 1851 96m (6,076 ft ); a
land mile is 1609 34m (5,280 ft )
Lee
The direction toward which the wind blows
Port
To the left side of the boat facing forward
Porthole
A hinged window in the boat’s cabin or hull
Scupper
An opening in a deck or cockpit permitting water to drain overboard
Stanchion
A fixed, upright post used for support (of rails or lifelines)
Starboard
To the right side of the boat facing forward
Stern
The after portion of the boat
Stern Drive
Inboard / outboard propulsion unit
Transom
The transverse part of the stern
Windward
The direction from which the wind is blowing
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