5 Terms
Contributors in General boating
General boating
Beam ends
Boat; General boating
The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more.
Anchor home
Boat; General boating
The term for when the anchor is secured for sea. Typically rests just outside the hawse pipe on the outer side of the hull, at the bow of a vessel.
Lofting
Boat; General boating
The technique used to convert a scaled drawing to full size used in boat construction.
Sheer
Boat; General boating
The upward curve of a vessel's longitudinal lines as viewed from the side.
