Vessel Every kind of watercraft, other than a
seaplane on the water, capable of
being used as a means of
transportation on water.
VHF Radio A Very High Frequency electronic
communications and direction-finding
system.
Wake Moving waves created by vessel
motion. Track or path that a boat
leaves behind it when moving across
the water.
Wash The loose or broken water left behind
a vessel as it moves along; the
surging action of waves.
Waterline The intersection of a vessel’s hull and
the water’s surface; the line separating
the bottom paint and the topsides.
Way Movement of a vessel through the
water. Technically it is underway when
not at anchor, aground or made fast to
the shore. The common usage is
interpreted as progress through the
water. Headway when going forward
and sternway when it is going
backwards.
Well Area at the rear of a boat where the
motor may be located.
Wharf A structure, parallel to the shore, for
docking vessels.
Wheel (1) The steering wheel; (2) The
propeller.
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