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What is a cleat?
What is the function of a propeller?
What is the stern of a boat?
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What does gunwale refer to?
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What is the hull of a boat?
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What is the keel of a boat?
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What does the term beam refer to?
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What is freeboard?
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What is draft in terms of a boat?
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What is port side?
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What is starboard side?
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What does amidships mean?
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If a person is moving towards the stern, what are they said to be doing?
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Study Notes
Boat Terminology
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Cleat: A metal fitting used for fastening ropes on a boat, essential for securing lines.
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Propeller: A crucial component that propels the boat forwards or backwards through the water.
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Stern: Refers to the rear part of a boat, opposite the bow.
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Gunwale: The upper edge of a boat's side which provides structural strength and facilitates access.
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Hull: The underwater structure of a boat that provides buoyancy and stability, crucial for performance.
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Keel: Acts as the backbone of the boat, extending from the bow to the stern, enhancing stability and helping to prevent capsizing.
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Beam: The widest section of a boat, measured from one side to the other, important for overall balance.
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Freeboard: The vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the boat where water could enter, impacting safety.
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Draft: Indicates the vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the hull, important for navigation in shallow waters.
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Port Side: Denotes the left side of the boat when viewed from the bow, opposite the starboard side.
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Starboard Side: Refers to the right side of the boat when facing forward, critical for navigation and docking.
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Amidships: The central part of the boat running lengthwise, often considered for balance and weight distribution.
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Aft: Direction toward the stern of the boat; moving aft indicates traveling towards the back.
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Forward: Direction towards the bow; moving forward implies heading toward the front of the boat.
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Depth: The measurement from the deck to the keel, essential for understanding stability and seaworthiness.
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Bow: The forward part of the boat, crucial for directional navigation and entry into waves.
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