Motor Cruiser - Nautical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Cleat
A
Things to put ropes onto
2
Q
Fender
A
Thing to stop scratching the sides when parked
3
Q
Guard Rail
A
Stops you from falling off
4
Q
Life Raft
A
Emergency Raft
5
Q
P Bracket
A
Support for drive shaft
6
Q
Propeller
A
Provides driving thrust
7
Q
Propeller Shaft
A
Turns the propeller
8
Q
Pulpit
A
Saves you from falling out the front
9
Q
Saloon
A
Comfy dining area
10
Q
Stem
A
Bit at the front that cuts through the water
11
Q
Topsides
A
Sides of the vessel above water
12
Q
Transom
A
A flat stern
13
Q
Trim Tab
A
Control that adjusts how high the bow sits out of water when going fast
14
Q
Waterline
A
Where the water comes up to
15
Q
Warp
A
Rope used for mooring
