Glossary
AFT: To the rear of the boat near the stern. Generally used to give
directions.
BEAM: The widest portion of the hull.
BILGE: The lowest portion inside the boat. This is generally the
section directly below the engine compartment.
BOW: The forward portion of the boat.
BULKHEAD: Vertical portion in a boat.
CHINE: The intersection of the sides and bottom of a “V” bottom boat.
DEADRISE: The degree of angle from the keel to the chine.
DECK: Upper structure which covers the hull.
DRAFT: Vertical distance from the waterline of the boat to the lowest
part of the boat.
FibECS II: An engine mounting method, using fiberglass instead of other
materials such as aluminum or steel; patented by Axis Boats
LLC. that provides major reduction in noise and vibration.
FIBERGLASS: Fibers similar to wool or cotton, but made from fibrous glass.
Glass fiber forms include cloth, yarn, mat, milled fibers,
chopped strands, roving and woven roving.
GELCOAT: A surface, either colored or clear, providing a cosmetic
enhancement and exposure improvements to a fiberglass
laminate.
GUNNEL: The upper edge of a boat’s side.
HELM: Device attached to rudder for steering a vessel.
HULL: The bottom section of the boat.
KEEL: The lowest most portion of the bottom of the boat.
LIFTING STRAKES: Strips molded or attached to the surface of a hull designed to
create lift as speed and pressure increase with the static water.
PORT: To the left side of the boat, when facing the bow.
STARBOARD: To the right side of the boat, when facing the bow.
STERN: To the rear of the boat.
STRINGER: Longitudinal members that are fastened inside the hull of the
boat which provide structural integrity.
TRANSOM: The area forming the stern, or rear, of a boat.
WAKE: The track or path a boat leaves behind while in motion.
WORKING DECK Floor within cockpit or bow area.
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