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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
governmental 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 relative 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 fresh
water that is used to cool the engine and circulates only
within the engine.
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.
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