11 Terms
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General boating
Privateer
Boat; General boating
A privately-owned ship authorised by a national power (by means of a Letter of marque) to conduct hostilities against an enemy. Also called a private man of war.
Sterndrive
Boat; General boating
A propeller drive system similar to the lower part of an outboard motor extending below the hull of a larger power boat or yacht, but driven by an engine mounted within the hull. Unlike a fixed ...
Fixed propeller
Boat; General boating
A propeller mounted on a rigid shaft protruding from the hull of a vessel, usually driven by an inboard motor; steering must be done using a rudder. See also outboard motor and sterndrive.
Deck hand, decky
Boat; General boating
A person whose job involves aiding the deck supervisor in (un)mooring, anchoring, maintenance, and general evolutions on deck.
Spurling pipe
Boat; General boating
A pipe that connects to the chain locker, from which the anchor chain emerges onto the deck at the bow of a ship.
Boat-hook
Boat; General boating
A pole with a hook on the end, used to reach into the water to catch buoys or other floating objects.
Lubber's hole
Boat; General boating
A port cut into the bottom of the mizzentop (crow's-nest) allowing easy entry and exit. It was considered "un-seamanlike" to use this easier method rather than going over the side from the shrouds, ...
