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Beam Reach X To force air and oxygen into livewells to keep fish or bait alive. To force air under the running surface of a hull. Sleeping quarters beneath the aft or rear section of the boat (sometimes called a mid cabin when located beneath the helm). Small, lightweight, durable trailer boat constructed of aluminums that is either welded or riveted; generally used for freshwater fishing. Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at any specific location. (Sea level pressure is approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute.) To remove water with a bucket or pump. Also, a component that controls fishing line on a spinning reel. Compartment on a fishing boat for holding live bait, usually with a pump to circulate the water and an aerator to provide oxygen. Low-profile, outboard-powered boat, generally no more than 22 feet long and typically equipped with rod lockers, casting decks with pedestal seats and livewells. A stainless steel U-bolt on a boat's bow stem used to secure tow lines or trailer winch hooks Emergency safety cable on a boat trailer that activates trailer brakes in the event the trailer comes detached from the tow vehicle while underway. An anchored floating object that serves as a navigation aid. Also used to mark a mooring spot. Elevated deck clear of obstruction used by anglers to make casts, often equipped with pedestal chairs. A localized gaseous condition within a liquid stream which occurs where the pressure is reduced to the vapor pressure. The international temperature scale in which water freezes at 0 and boils at 100 under normal atmospheric conditions. °C = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8. A keel-like pivoting device, typically in a trunk, that can be lowered or raised to act as a keel. Fishing boat with the helm station located amidships for maximum walk-through space around the perimeter of the boat. A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre. 2.54 cm is equal to one inch. The force which impels a thing, or parts of a thing, outward from a center of rotation. A fluid passage, the length of which is large with respect to its cross-sectional dimension. Fibreglass strands cut and mixed with resin by and applied to a boat mold by using a chopper gun. Trailer hitch with a weight-carrying capacity up to 2,000 pounds; available as a bumper mount, step bumper or bumper/frame mount. Frame-mounted trailer hitch with a weight-carrying capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. Frame-mounted trailer hitch with a weight-carrying capacity of up to 10,000 pounds. Single-masted sailboat similar to a sloop, but with the mast farther aft to allow for a double headsail.
A keel-like device that is manually raised and lowered vertically without using a hinge.
The amount of error from displaying magnetic north in a boat's compass caused by the boat's own magnetic interference.
A small sailboat often raced that can be sailed on and off a beach. Also a tender, either rowed or equipped with power, used to go to and from a larger vessel.
An engine configuration in which the drive shaft runs in a straight driveline through the bottom of the hull. The quantity of fluid which can pass through a pump, motor or cylinder in a single revolution or stroke. The weight of water displaced by a hull. Also, a type of hull that smoothly displaces water as opposed to riding on top of it. A hull shape designed to run through water rather than on top of it in the manner of a planing hull. A type of boat with twin dashboards separated by a centerline walk-through deck leading to the bow. The temperature scale in which water freezes at 32 degrees F and boils at 212 degrees F under normal atmospheric conditions. F = (C x 1.8) + 32. Fans whose motors turn at infinitely variable speeds by varying the line frequency of the power source. A cylindrical or round cushion used to protect the hull sides of a boat, typically used when tied up at dock. Glass fibres either loose or woven, reinforced with resin and used in the construction of many boats. A pyrotechnic device used to indicate distress. Also, the outward curvature of the sides on the bow of a boat. Type of small, inshore saltwater fishing boat with moderate dead rise and draft, usually equipped with a raised platform aft used by a guide pushing a long pole to silently manoeuvre the boat through shallow tidal water. A gasoline- or diesel-powered internal combustion engine that takes four cycles or strokes of the piston to complete its power phase. Also called four-stroke engine. A metal pole with a hooked end used to boat a fish. Also a pole or spar that holds the upper portion of a four-sided sail. A unit of volume. A US gallon is equal to 4 quarts or 231 cubic inches (approximately 3.79 liters). A British imperial gallon is equal to four quarts or 4.55 liters. A pressure scale which ignores atmospheric pressure. Its zero point is 14.7 psi absolute. A combination of resin and pigment that comprises the smooth outside coating of a fibreglass boat. Acronym for global positioning system, a satellite-based navigation system that uses transmitted signals and mathematical triangulation to pinpoint location. A metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram; one ounce is approximately 28 grams. The maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded tow vehicle plus its fully loaded trailer, including passengers and cargo. The maximum allowable weight of a fully equipped tow vehicle including passengers and cargo. Also spelled jibe. To change the course of a boat so that the boom swings over to the opposite side. Setting the sails so the boat makes little headway, either used in a storm or a waiting situation. To lean out on the windward side of a sailboat to achieve optimal speed by offsetting heeling. A large, flat-bottom boat with square sides and house-like characteristics, such as comfortable furniture and living accommodations. An internal combustion engine often mounted amidships that runs a drive shaft through the hull bottom. Propulsion system composed of an inboard engine connected to a steerable drive unit extending through a cut-out in the transom. A type of boat with air chambers into which air is pumped either manually or automatically for buoyancy, some having rigid bottoms. Headed directly into the wind with no headway; the boat cannot be trimmed to fill on either tack. Also, "in stays". Smooth-finished, molded fibreglass structure adjacent to the inside portion of the hull. Device that changes 12-, 24- or 32-volt direct current (DC) from a battery to 120-volt alternating current (AC). A mounting device for an outboard motor that enables operators to vertically raise or lower the motor, thereby controlling propeller depth in the water. Also spelled gybe. To change the course of a boat so that the boom swings over to the opposite side. A jon boat (or johnboat) is a flat-bottomed boat constructed of aluminum, fiberglass, or wood with one, two, or three bench seats. They are suitable for fishing and hunting. 1. A unit of energy equal to the work done when a force of one newton acts through a distance of one metre. One joule is equivalent to one watt second or 0.737 foot pounds. 2. A unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere is passed through a resistance of one ohm for one second. A sailboat similar in appearance to a yawl with a tall main mast and a shorter mizzen mast ahead of the rudder post. The basic unit of mass in the SI system, equal to 1,000 grams (approximately 2.2 lbs). A measure of energy equivalent to the expenditure of one kilowatt for one hour. For example, 1 kWh will light a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours. 1 kWh = 3,413 Btu. A measure of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts. 1 kW = 3,413 Btu/hr = 1.341 horsepower. A technique that involves attaching a fishing line to a kite to present bait at a distance from the boat. A product made by bonding together two or more layers (laminations) of material or materials. Basic unit of volume in the metric system equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres (1.056 US quarts). Geographic distance east or west of the prime meridian expressed in degrees and minutes. Electronic navigation system that measures the time difference in the reception of radio signals from land-based transmitters. The leading edge of a sail. Also means to alter course towards the wind; and to head so close to the wind that the sails flutter. A unit of linear measurement on land, equivalent to 5,280 feet (1,760 yd) or 1.6 kilometres. A hollow reinforced cavity that is the mirror-image or reverse-image of the boat and into which fibreglass, gel coat and resin are laid during composite-hull construction. A large powerboat greater than 40 feet with luxurious interior accommodations for long-range cruising. A distance of 6,076.12 feet or 1,852 meters, which is about 15 percent longer than a statute mile. Equivalent to one minute of latitude on a navigation chart. Internal combustion engine mounted at the transom that incorporates motor, driveshaft and propeller. The lower unit of a stern-drive motor that houses the drive gears and to which the propeller fastens. A small, lightweight craft designed to be either sat-on or stood-on with motorcycle-like handlebars and squeeze throttle, usually jet-propelled. Theoretical distance a propeller would travel in one revolution. Also, the rise and fall of a boat's bow and stern. Recreational day boating in runabouts, deck boats, pontoon boats, bowriders and sportboats. Small elevated stand on a flats boat used by a fisherman to silently pole through shallow water and scout for fish. A sailboat designed primarily for speed and competition with a minimum of built-in creature comforts. Electronic device using high frequency radio waves to detect objects and display their positions on a monitor. Distance a boat can travel at cruising speed on a tank of fuel. Also, the distance to an object. Lastly, in intra coastal navigation, a set of two markers that, when lined up one behind the other, indicate the deepest part of the channel. Last warning given by a helmsman before tacking and turning the bow into the wind, notifying the crew that the boom and sail will cross the boat. An ingredient of coatings which acts as a binder and gives the coating physical properties such as hardness and durability. A chine that angles downward from the hull designed to direct spray out and away from the boat. Wire cables, rods, lines, hardware and other equipment that support and control the mast and spars. Device designed to safely and securely hold fishing rods either vertically or horizontally. A fishing boat designed to run in coastal waters constructed of a simple, one-piece fibreglass hull without a top deck and characterized by rounded top edges without true gunwales. Protective outer bumper that runs around the boat at the point where the top deck meets the hull. Required navigation lights that a vessel uses at night to indicate position and status. Legally mandated chains that connect the trailer to the tow vehicle as a safety measure in case the coupler detaches. A harness worn by a boater attached to the boat with a tether to reduce the chances of going overboard. Full-sized, well-appointed cabin on the main deck level of a motor yacht, convertible or mega yacht used for entertaining. Any fishing boat used in the ocean or coastal waters that's specially equipped to handle the harsh saltwater environment. A canvas, cone-shaped device deployed to keep the bow headed into the wind to help safely ride out a storm. Also called a drogue. Intentional degradation of GPS signal used for position fixing by the U.S. Department of Defence for purposes of national security. With selective availability turned on, positions can be fixed to about 300 meters. With selective availability turned off, positions can be fixed to about 100 meters A hull shape with soft chines or a rounded bottom that enables the boat to achieve minimal planing characteristics. A dash-panel unit affixed to the side of a boat. If only one, helm controls are affixed to it. A fin or vertical projection below the hull that provides directional stability. Also, a fin-like projection at the bottom of an outboard. Low profile, pleasure boats with minimal deadrise specifically designed for waterskiing and/or wakeboarding. These boats are usually characterized by an inboard engine and a towing pylon. Wakeboard boats are often equipped with a tower or extremely tall pylon to fasten the tow line in a manner to aid vertical jumping and water-ballast devices to increase the weight of the boat. A boat berth between two piers or floats. Also, the slight loss of efficient power delivery as a propeller spins in the water. A method to locate objects and determine distance by transmitting sound waves through water and measuring the time it takes the echo to bounce back. Used in depth finders and fishfinders. A type of bluewater fishing boat with at least two sleeping cabins and many dedicated fish-fighting features. The shrouds and stays that support the mast but are not adjusted while working a boat. Distance of 5,280 feet, the standard measure of distance on land and most inland waterways. Propulsion system composed of an inboard engine connected to a steerable drive unit extending through a cut-out in the transom. Small linear protrusions that run longitudinally on both sides of the keel to give a planing hull lift and lateral stability. Hydraulic trailer brake system activated by the sudden inertia of a trailer pushing against the tow vehicle during a hard stop. A wide platform at the transom equipped with a ladder to help ease the effort of reboarding after going into the water. A device which generates an AC or DC signal proportional to the speed at which it is rotated and the polarity of which is dependent on the direction of rotation of the rotor. A small sailboat often raced that can be sailed on and off a beach. Also a tender, either rowed or equipped with power, used to go to and from a larger vessel. A small, outboard motor that uses a handle fitted with engine controls to steer instead of a steering wheel. A unit of weight in the metric system equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204 pounds. Also called a Metric ton. 1. US unit of weight equal to 2,000 lb; also called a Short ton. 2. British unit of weight equal to 2,240 lb (1,016 kg); also called a Long ton. An electronic sensing device mounted in a boat's bilge or at the bottom of the transom to provide data for a depth sounder. A plastic hose and shower head located near the transom that draws from a fresh water supply. The way a boat floats in relation to the horizon, bow up, bow down or even. Also, to adjust a boat's horizontal running angle by directing the outboard or stern drive's thrust up or down. Also, to set a sail in correct relation to the wind. A type of boat with three side-by-side hulls, the center of which is usually larger with crew accommodations. Hydraulically adjusted horizontal plates located on the bottom of the transom that control the trim angle of a boat at speed. Tall aluminium tower used for spotting fish in the distance, often equipped with a second set of helm controls. A gasoline- or diesel-powered internal combustion engine that takes two cycles or strokes of the piston to complete its power phase. Also called two-stroke engine. A type of small, open powerboat, constructed of either fibreglass or aluminium, with minimal features. These include job boats, skiffs and work boats. Compass variable that accounts for the difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north. Propulsion system where the drive shaft initially runs forward into a gear box and then runs aft and down through the hull. The driveline forms a V-shape with the gear box at the pivot point. A type of offshore fishing boat with a small to mid-size cabin and a perimeter deck that allows easy passage around the entire boat. | |
