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Harper220

02-20-2006 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 375stinger

wats the gunwale? (sp?) :D

see post 45 for your answer...

Harper220

02-20-2006 08:30 AM

Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~

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Originally Posted by cigarette38topgun

Some terms to help this thread to get back on track.....
Port, starbord, bow, stern, transom, deck, Cleat, centerline, beam, draft, gally...

Thanks for getting us back on track... Curious about draft?

Wobble

02-20-2006 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Troutly

That is what people commonly think of as that is where they spend most of their time. But, the freeboard of a boat can vary from bow to stern based on the design of the boat.

I have always thought that freeboard is the minimum distance between the water line and the point where water can top the gunwale " gunnel"

Harper220

02-20-2006 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobble

I have always thought that freeboard is the minimum distance between the water line and the point where water can top the gunwale " gunnel"

I think you're right...

That's another god term "gunnel". I haven't heard that one in a while.

So gunwale and gunnel are the same thing??

Wobble

02-20-2006 08:49 AM

Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~

fordeck
aftdeck
coaming
seacock
barratry
focsle
wharfinger
cable

excuse my spelling, not sure on some of them

Wobble

02-20-2006 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Harper220

Thanks for getting us back on track... Curious about draft?

Believe it to be the distance between water line and lowest point on hull? not sure if outdrive is included in this measurement

Harper220

02-20-2006 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobble

fordeck
aftdeck
coaming
seacock
barratry
focsle
wharfinger
cable

excuse my spelling, not sure on some of them

Some of those sound kinda dirty... :eek:

Why so many sexual innuendos in boat terminology??? :D

satisfactionII

02-20-2006 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by formula31

Unless its on the trailer, then you are parking it. Now, if you leave the trailer attached to it when you launch, its called stupid.

the best :D :drink:

satisfactionII

02-20-2006 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 375stinger

and em..can someone give me the exact definition of the term: beakboat :evilb:

another real good one. :drink:

Wobble

02-20-2006 09:11 AM

Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~

"cable" and "ladder" always confused me. As did Belay.

Belay that line could mean tie it up, or stop what you are doing!

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