3. Methods of Yacht Construction Flashcards
Term
Definition
Bulkhead
A vertical partition within the hull of the yacht that adds structural integrity and separates functional areas.
Chine
The line where the hull of the yacht meets the bottom at an angle, improving stability and handling.
Coachroof
Raised structure on the deck of a yacht that provides additional headroom inside.
Cockpit
The area towards the stern of the yacht where the helm is located, typically where the controls and steering are situated.
Daggerboard
A vertically retractable keel that slides into the hull, allowing for reduced draft in shallow waters.
Displacement Hull
A type of hull that moves through the water by displacing a volume of water equal to the weight of the vessel.
Fiberglass
A common material used in yacht construction involving glass fibers and resin, known for its strength and durability.
Gelcoat
The outermost structural layer on a fiberglass hull, providing a high-quality finish and protection against water ingress.
Keel
The central structural element of a yacht running along the bottom, contributing significantly to stability and structural integrity.
Ketch
A type of sailing yacht with two masts, with the mizzen mast located forward of the rudder post.
Lamination
The process of bonding layers of fiberglass using resin to build hulls and decks.
Mast Step
A structure on the keel or deck of a yacht where the mast is mounted.
Monohull
A yacht design featuring a single hull, which offers traditional handling characteristics.
Multihull
Yachts with more than one hull, such as catamarans and trimarans, providing more stability and space.
Planing Hull
A hull designed to rise and glide on top of the water at high speed, reducing drag.
Rigging
The system of masts and lines used to control the sails of a yacht, including standing and running rigging.
Rudder
A flat piece, usually vertical, that is used to steer the yacht.
Schooner
A sailing yacht with two or more masts, with the foremast shorter or the same height as the rear masts.
Scuppers
Openings on the side of the yacht’s deck that allow water to drain away from the deck.
Sheer Line
The line where the deck and the hull meet, which curves to give aesthetic shape and strength to the structure.
Skeg
A structural element below the hull that protects the rudder and improves the vessel’s directional stability.
Sloop
A single-masted yacht with two sails, a mainsail and a headsail, a common rigging configuration.
Stringer
Longitudinal support structures within the hull that add stiffness and support to the deck.
Superstructure
The part of a yacht built above the main deck, which can include the bridge, coachroof, and cockpit.
Transom
The flat surface forming the stern of the yacht.
Trimaran
A type of multihull yacht with one main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls.
Tumblehome
A hull design where the sides of the yacht curve inward above the waterline, common in classic designs.
V-hull
A type of hull with a pointed bow designed to cut through water, common in yachts designed for speed.
Waterline
The line on the hull that marks the level up to which a yacht sits in the water when it’s properly loaded.
Yawl
A two-masted sailing yacht similar to a ketch, with the mizzen mast positioned behind the rudder post.
