PURSUIT 3400 Express Fisherman, Owner'S Manual

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propeller shaft: shaft which runs from the back of the engine
gear box, aft, through the stuffing box, shaft log, struts(s), and
onto which the propeller is attached
raw water cooled: water for cooling is drawn in through a hull
fitting, circulated in the engine, and then discharged overboard
reduction gear: often combined with the reverse gear so that
the propeller, turning at a slower rate than the engine, will have
increased efficiency
reverse gear: change the direction of rotation of the propeller
to give a thrust in the opposite direction for stopping the boat
or giving it sternway
roll: a boat’s sidewise rotational motion in rough water
rope locker: see "chain locker"
rubrail: railing (often rubber or hard plastic) that runs along the
boat’s sheer to protect the hull when coming alongside docks,
piers, or other boats
rudder: a moveable flat surface that is attached vertically at or
near the stern for steering
scrupper: an opening in the side or transom of the boat through
which water on deck or in the cockpit is drained overboard
seacock: safety valves installed just inside the thru-hull fittings
and ahead of the piping or hose running from the fittings
shaft log: pipe through which the propeller shaft passes
sheer: the uppermost edge of the hull
sling: a strap which will hold the boat securely while being lifted,
lowered, or carried
sole: the deck of a cockpit or interior cabin
spring line: a line that leads from the bow aft or from the stern
forward to prevent the boat from moving ahead or astern
starboard: the right side of a boat when facing the bow
Glossary Appendix B
B-6 3400 Express Fisherman