CHAPTER 11
11-2
Cast off: to let go or release
Chine: the line fore and aft formed by the intersection of the side and
bottom of the boat
Chock: deck fitting used to secure or guide anchor or tie lines
Cleat: deck fitting with protruding arms around which lines are secured
Cockpit: the seating space used to accomodate passengers
Cuddy: a small cabin in the fore part of the boat
Deck: the open flooring surface on which crew and passengers walk
Draft the depth from the waterline of the boat to the lowest part of
the boat, which indicates how much water is required to float the boat
Fathom: a measurement of depth; one fathom equals six feet
Fender: a cushion hung from the side of a boat to prevent it from
rubbing against a dock or against other boats
Fend off: to push off to avoid sharp contact with dock or other vessel
Fore: the part of the boat toward the bow or front
Freeboard: the height of the top side from the waterline to the deck
at its shortest point. (The distance from the sheer or gunwale to the
water)
Galley: cooking area
Gunwale: rail or upper edge of the side of the boat
Hatch: an opening in the deck to provide access below
CHAPTER 11
11-2
Cast off: to let go or release
Chine: the line fore and aft formed by the intersection of the side and
bottom of the boat
Chock: deck fitting used to secure or guide anchor or tie lines
Cleat: deck fitting with protruding arms around which lines are secured
Cockpit: the seating space used to accomodate passengers
Cuddy: a small cabin in the fore part of the boat
Deck: the open flooring surface on which crew and passengers walk
Draft the depth from the waterline of the boat to the lowest part of
the boat, which indicates how much water is required to float the boat
Fathom: a measurement of depth; one fathom equals six feet
Fender: a cushion hung from the side of a boat to prevent it from
rubbing against a dock or against other boats
Fend off: to push off to avoid sharp contact with dock or other vessel
Fore: the part of the boat toward the bow or front
Freeboard: the height of the top side from the waterline to the deck
at its shortest point. (The distance from the sheer or gunwale to the
water)
Galley: cooking area
Gunwale: rail or upper edge of the side of the boat
Hatch: an opening in the deck to provide access below
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