Boating Terms

Front

Plate on the inside of the hull that gives limits of horsepower, occupancy, and weight.

Back

Capacity Plate

Front

Depth of the vessel below the waterline, measured vertically to the lowest part of the vessel.

Back

Draft

Front

Yields to the right of way to avoid collision when nearing another vessel.

Back

Giveway Vessel

Front

Left side of the vessel when facing forward.

Back

Port

Front

When the bottom of the vessel is touching the ground.

Back

Aground

Front

The 360 points on a compass that shows direction.

Back

Bearing

Front

To change course.

Back

Come About

Front

Set of guidelines that operators follow for safety on the water.

Back

Rules of the Road

Front

To turn the vessel over.

Back

Capsize

Front

Where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.

Back

Hypothermia