~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
02-20-2006 | 08:30 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
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...
Port, starbord, bow, stern, transom, deck, Cleat, centerline, beam, draft, gally...
02-20-2006 | 08:39 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
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.
02-20-2006 | 08:46 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
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"
That's another god term "gunnel". I haven't heard that one in a while.
So gunwale and gunnel are the same thing??
02-20-2006 | 08:53 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
Originally Posted by Harper220
Thanks for getting us back on track... Curious about draft?
02-20-2006 | 08:55 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
Originally Posted by Wobble
fordeck
aftdeck
coaming
seacock
barratry
focsle
wharfinger
cable
excuse my spelling, not sure on some of them
aftdeck
coaming
seacock
barratry
focsle
wharfinger
cable
excuse my spelling, not sure on some of them
Why so many sexual innuendos in boat terminology???
02-20-2006 | 09:03 AM
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Re: ~Boat terms, parts & definitions trivia~
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.
