marina Flashcards
berthing station/area for
large private recreational craft
farther parts of harbor/near entrance to open water
berthing station/area for
commercial craft
same as large private recreational but separate basin
berthing station/area for
rental boat
close to office where rentals are handled, with easy access to harbor entrance
berthing station/area for
sailboats without auxiliary power
slips that open leeward of prevailing winds
location of ramps or hoists for launching trailered craft
separated from berthing areas
slope of ramp 12-15%
location of boat fueling dock
near entrance in area protected from waves in entrance channel
adj. land must be suitable for buried fuel storage tanks and easily accessible for fuel distributing vehicles
location of pumpout station
same area as boat fueling dock
location of admin complex
near entrance
parking lots should not be ___ ft from head of pier from lot it is intended to service
500 ft
location of boat repair and service yard
remote part of harbor w access for largest craft
location of dry storage facility
same as launching ramp
location of boat sales and chandlery facilities
along main access route
An artificial earthen (soil, rock, concrete, rubble, boulders) barrier in a water body, extending above the water surface and perpendicular to the shoreline. It is generally used to change the natural littoral drift, to protect inlet entrances from clogging with excess sediment, or to protect a harbor area from waves created by boats, winds, or water currents.
A covering of a shoreline area with heavy rock, boulders, concrete pieces, etc. to prevent erosion of the shoreline
breakwater
artificial, narrow land (rock, concrete, stone, etc.) projection or barrier to water, extending above the water surface and out into the water body. They are usually approximately perpendicular to the shoreline and are placed in twos, approximately parallel to each other. At some distance from the shore, they often turn to form a narrow entrance for watercraft to enter
their protected area.
They are generally used to change the natural littoral drift, protect inlet
entrances from clogging with excess sediment, or to protect a harbor (dock, boats, etc.) or shore area from waves created by boats, winds, or water currents
jetty
structure built over or floating upon the water and used as a landing place for boats as well as for other marine transport, fishing, swimming, etc
pier