BOW
The forward part of the craft.
CHINE
The intersection of the bottom and side of a “V” bottom craft.
CLEAT
A fitting through which an anchor or mooring line is led.
COCKPIT
Open area in the deck where the craft is handled.
DISPLACEMENT
The weight of water displaced by a floating vessel thus the crafts weight.
DRAFT
The depth of water it draws.
FREEBOARD
Minimum distance from the surface of the water to gunwale.
