Silverton 330 Sport Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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DRAFT: (1) The depth of a yacht from the actual
waterline to the bottom of the lowest part, such
as the propeller tip or rudder . (2) The depth of
water necessary to
fl
oat a yacht.
EVEN KEEL: To be
fl
oating evenly without
listing to either side.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: The means by which the
hot engine or generator gases are removed from
the engine and released into the atmosphere.
FATHOM: Six (6) feet.
FENDER: A rubber or plastic device used to
absorb impact between vessels or a vessel and
a dock.
FLARE: (1) Outward curve of the hull as it rises
up the side from the waterline. (2) A pyrotechnic
device used for emergency signaling.
FLOTSAM: Refuse that
fl
oats when discharged
overboard. See “Jetsam”.
FLYING BRIDGE: The uppermost steering
station from which a yacht is controlled.
FORE-AND-AFT: A line, or anything else,
that runs parallel to the longitudinal center of
the yacht.
FORWARD: Toward the bow of the yacht.
FREEBOARD: The vertical distance from the
waterline to the sheerline (rubrail).
GALLEY: The kitchen area of the yacht.
GASKET: A strip of sealing material used to
make joints
fl
uid tight.
GELCOAT: The thin outer layer of pigmented
plastic-like substance used to cover exposed
fi
berglass components.
GLAND: The moveable part of the stuf
fi
ng box
which compresses the packing when tightened
(also referred to as the “packing gland”).
GROUND: (Electrical) The electrical potential
of the earth’s surface, which is zero.
GUNWALE: The horizontal surface of the deck
immediately above where it meets the hull.
HATCHES: Covers the openings in a deck or
fl
oor.
HATCHWAY: Access port through the deck.
HARDTOP: A permanent cover over the cabin
or cockpit.
HAWSER: A heavy rope used for mooring or
towing.
HEAD: A toilet or bathroom.
HEADING: The direction that a vessel is
travelling with reference to true, magnetic or
compass north.
HEADWAY: The forward motion of a vessel
through the water.
HEEL: To tip or tilt to one side by means of an
external force.
HELMSMAN: The person steering the yacht.
HULL: The main body of the yacht.
INBOARD: (1) From either the Port or Star -
board side to the centerline of the yacht. (2) The
dock side of a moored yacht.
JETSAM: Refuse that sinks when dischar ged
overboard. See “Flotsam”.