Baja Marine 23 manual Nautical Terms

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Section 1 • Safety

19.Nautical Terms

Abeam - object 90 degrees ( 90° ) to center line on either side of boat.

Abaft - a point on a boat that is aft of another.

Aft - toward the rear or stern of the boat.

Beam - the maximum width of a boat.

Bilge - the lowest part of the hull on the inside where fluids collect.

Bow - the forward part of a boat.

Bow Eye - bolt with looped head mounted on extreme forward part of bow, used for towing or tying up boat.

Bulkhead - vertical partition in a boat

Chine - meeting juncture of side and bottom of boat.

Chock - deck fitting, used as a guide for mooring or anchor lines. Also, a wedge to stop wheels from rolling.

Cleat - deck fitting with arms or horns to which lines are tied or made fast.

Cockpit - the open space from which a boat is operated.

Deck - upper structure which covers the hull between gunwales.

Downwind - in the direction the wind is blowing toward

Draft - depth of water required to float boat and its propulsion system.

Fathom - six feet.

Fenders - rope or plastic pieces hung over the side to protect the hull from chafing against a dock or another boat.

Freeboard - height of exposed hull from water line to deck.

Ground tackle - general term referring to anchors, anchor lines, etc.

Gunwale (pronounced gun'l) - where the hull and deck come together; the "sides" of the boat in the cockpit area.

Hatch - an opening in the deck to provide access below.

Head - toilet or toilet area in a boat.

Headroom - vertical distance between the deck and cabin or canopy top.

Helm - steering and controls console.

Hull - the lower part of a boat beneath the deck and cockpit that provides buoyancy to float the weight of the craft and its load.

Keel - the major longitudinal member of a hull; the lowest external portion of a boat.

Knot - unit of speed in nautical miles per hour.

Lee - the side that is sheltered from the wind.

PFD - Personal Flotation Device; life jacket or preserver.

Port - term designating left side of the boat when facing forward.

Rudder - Movable fixture at the stern used for steering.

Scupper - hole permitting water to drain overboard from deck or cockpit.

Sheer - curve or sweep of the deck as viewed from the side.

Snub - to check or tighten a line suddenly.

Starboard - term designating right side of the boat.

Stern - the rear (aft) end of a boat.

Stern drive - outboard unit of an inboard/outboard (I/O) engine installation.

Stringer - longitudinal members fastened inside the hull for additional structural strength.

Transom - the rear part of the boat across the back, to which the drive unit and swim platform are attached.

Upwind - in the direction the wind is blowing from.

Wake - disturbed water that a boat leaves behind as a result of forward motion.

Windward - toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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Contents Baja Marine OutlawFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat Hull Identification Number HINManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Legally Mandated Minimum Required Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses MRP #1810950 Safety Safety LabelsLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationLoad Capacity Power Capacity StabilityMaintain Control WeatherGeneral Considerations Chart Your Course Water Sports SkiingSwimming Emergency Situations GeneralMedical Emergency Water RescueFire Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingCollisions and Leaking Safety Hotlines International RequirementsGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureEnvironmental Considerations Waste DisposalExcessive Noise Wake/WashNautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints This page intentionally left blank California Residents Only This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking/Lifting/TraileringPassenger Locations 2 Hull Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion SystemPropellers General Deck Layout Power Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim Tabs OptionalIgnition Shutdown Switch Engine Alarm SystemImportant Gauges Tachometer and Hour MeterOil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor LightsUsing Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch ChecklistTrailer Launching and Loading Fueling the BoatBoarding Personal Flotation DevicesPassenger Instruction and Location Starting the Engine Shifting to Drive the Boat To Start EngineStopping the Engine Steering SystemBilge & Underwater Gear BilgeFuel & Oil Spillage Bilge PumpsMaintenance & Service Engines and Stern DriveBilge Blowers Vibration & CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Electrical Systems Electrical SystemsDirect Current DC BatteriesElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Drive Pump w/ K-Plane Trim Tabs Ignition Switch Switch Panel Wire Information FIG This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsAutomatic Fire Extinguisher System Option CanvasDepth Finder Optional HornSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Head SystemsStereo Systems Exhaust SystemsRequired Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaWinterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land BatteryiesTopside and Supplies Boat StorageFitting Out After Storage Head SystemFuel Systems Fuel SystemPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsMiscellaneous Quick Reference Checklist Boarding the BoatDisconnected from dockside power inlet Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing Returning to PortQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances Care & RefinishingStains & Scratches Fiberglass & GelcoatPermanently Moored or Docked Boats Topside AreasAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index This Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Outlaw