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CATHODE – An electrode carrying a negative charge.
CAVITATION – A phenomenon in which low pressure within a liquid allows vapor bubbles to form.
CENTER LINE – A lengthwise imaginary line which runs fore and aft with the boat’s keel.
CHINE – The point on a boat where the side intersects (meets) the bottom.
CLEAT – A deck fitting with ears to which lines are fastened.
CONSOLE – Also called helm. The steering wheel area of the boat.
CRANKING BATTERY – The main battery used for engine starting and electrical circuits.
CURRENT – Water moving in a horizontal direction.
DEADRISE – Transverse angle of the bottom of the hull.
DECK – The open surface on the boat where the passengers walk.
DRAFT – The depth of the boat below the water line, measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull.
ELECTROLYSIS – The
FENDER – Devices built into or hung over the sides of a boat to prevent the boat from rubbing or chafing against other boats or piers.
FORE – Toward the front or bow of the boat. Opposite of aft.
FREEBOARD
FUEL SENDING UNIT – The electrical device that is mounted on the outside of a
GUNWALE – The rail or upper edge of a boat’s side.
HEAD – A marine toilet.
HELM – The steering wheel or command area.
HULL – The structural body of a boat below the deck.