LARSON Bass - About Your New Boat; Boat Terminology; Hull Identification, Capacity and Safety Plates

INTRODUCTION
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© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co. 1 - 2 l Bass
ABOUT YOUR NEW BOAT
BOAT TERMINOLOGY
It is important that you understand, learn and use appropriate and common nautical
terminology while boating to ensure operator safety and the safety of others.
See the Glossary of Nautical Terms section of this manual for additional boating
terminology.
HULL IDENTIFICATION, CAPACITY AND SAFETY PLATES
Hull Identification Number
The hull identification number (HIN) is usually located near the upper starboard
corner of the transom on the outside of the boat. In some instances, the HIN may
be located in an alternate location as determined by the manufacturer (e.g., a
pontoon HIN may be located on the aft crossmember approximately 1 foot (0.3
meters) from the starboard hull attachment). The HIN must be clearly visible and
may not be removed, altered or tampered with in any way as regulated by federal
law.
FREEBOARD
BOW
DRAFT
GUNWALE
STERN
WATERLINE
AFT
FORWARD
HELM
BEAM
TRANSOM
PORT
SIDE
STARBOARD
SIDE
KC-0071C-A
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)