Albemarle 280 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Руководство пользователя

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280 Series Express Fisherman
Appendix E:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A
ft: In, near, or toward the stern of a boat.
Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom.
Amidships: In or toward the part of a boat midway between
the bow and stern.
Anchor: A specially shaped heavy metal device designed to
dig efficiently into the bottom under a body of water and hold
a boat in place.
Anchorage: An area specifically designated by governmen-
tal authorities in which boats may anchor.
Ashore: On shore.
Astern: Behind the boat, to move backwards.
Athwartship: At right angles to the center line of the boat.
B
arnacles: Small, hard-shelled marine animals which are
found in salt water attached to pilings, docks and bottoms of
boats.
Beam: The breadth of a boat usually measured at its widest
part.
Bearing: The direction of an object from the boat, either rela-
tive to the boat's direction or to compass degrees.
Berth: A bunk or a bed on a boat.
Bilge: The bottom of the boat below the flooring.
Bilge Pump: A pump that removes water that collects in the
bilge.
Boarding: Entering or climbing into a boat.
Boarding Ladder: Set of steps temporarily fitted over the
side of a boat to assist persons coming aboard.
Boat Hook: Short shaft of wood or metal with a hook fitting
at one end shaped to aid in extending one’s reach from the
side of the boat.
Bow: The front end of a boat's hull.
Bow Line: A line that leads forward from the bow of the boat.
Bow Rail: Knee high rails of solid tubing to aid in preventing
people from falling overboard.
Bridge: The area from which a boat is steered and controlled.
Bridge Deck: A deck forward and usually above the cockpit
deck.
Broach: When the boat is sideways to the seas and in danger
of capsizing; a very dangerous situation that should be avoided.
Bulkhead: Vertical partition or wall separating compartments
of a boat.
C
abin: Enclosed superstructure above the main deck level.
Capsize: When a boat lays on its side or turns over.
Chock: A deck fitting, usually of metal, with inward curving
arms through which mooring or anchor lines are passed so as
to lead them in the proper direction both on board and off the
boat.
Cleat: A deck fitting, usually of metal with projecting arms
used for securing anchor and mooring lines.
Closed Cooling System: A separate supply of freshwater that
is used to cool the engine and circulates only within the en-
gine.
Coaming: A vertical piece around the edges of cockpit,
hatches, etc. to stop water on deck from running below.
Cockpit: An open space, usually in the aft deck, outside of
the cabin.
Companionway: Opening in the deck of a boat to provide
access below.
Compartment: The interior of a boat divided off by bulk-
heads.