Whats its called?

[Neonbee]

Re: Whats its called?

And "deadrise" is......

 

[QC]

Re: Whats its called?

Originally posted by Neonbee:<br /> And "deadrise" is......

The degree of "V" at the back of the hull as compared to a flat bottom.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Whats its called?

That funny post sticking up in the middle of some boats front deck (like mine): Mooring Bit.

 

[all thumbs]

Re: Whats its called?

how about ,deck-floor. port hole. Is that just a window on the left side?

 

[CalicoKid]

Re: Whats its called?

Painter: a line in the bow of a boat for towing or making fast.<br /><br />Boat painter: rope attached to the stern ringbolt of a boat; used for securing it. Also a short piece of rope secured to the bow of a boat; used for towing or making fast. Not to be confused with the sea painter, which is a much longer rope.<br /><br />Bulkhead: one of the vertical wall-like structures enclosing a compartment.<br /><br />Deep six: slang meaning to dispose of by throwing over the side. Also, when referring to lead line use, a depth of six fathoms of water.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Whats its called?

Come on people more input!

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Whats its called?

Side to side= Athwartship<br />Fore to aft= Amidship<br />Above deck= Topside<br />Below deck= Below<br />Toilet= Head<br />Kitchen= Galley<br />To mop= Swab<br /><br />Uh, what else?<br /><br />Forward berth= Forepeak<br />Prop= Screw

 

[KilroyJC]

Re: Whats its called?

Ceiling = Overhead<br /><br />Ropes on a sailboat = Rigging<br /><br />Pulley = Sheave (pronounced "shiv", not to be confused with a "shank" (homemade thrusting weapon))<br /><br />Looped Handle = Becket<br /><br />Braid = Sinnet or Sennet<br /><br />Knot connecting 2 ropes = Bend