Rubber blocks on a boat trailer into which the boat s stem rests.Ī spar extending forward of the bow on a sailboat.Įmergency safety cable on a boat trailer that activates trailer brakes in the event the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle while underway.ĭistance from waterline to a boat's highest point. They are typically fitted with outriggers, fish boxes, aluminum towers, a host of electronics and large fuel tanks.Ī stainless steel U-bolt on a boat's bow stem used to secure tow lines or trailer winch hooks. Mid-size to large deep-V boats suitable for offshore fishing. Vertical post extending above the deck to secure docking lines. Lowest section inside a boat's hull where water collects.Ī canvas cover over the helm or cockpit area. Also, a transmitted radio, sonar or radar signal.Ī place to sleep aboard a boat. Measurement of a boat at its widest point.

Small, lightweight sailboat less than 25 feet long that can be easily launched and retrieved from a beach. Low-profile, inshore fishing boat intended for use in protected coastal waters frequently made with rolled-edge construction.

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. Weight added to the bottom of a boat to improve stability. Also, a component that controls fishing line on a spinning reel.Īrea on a fishing boat for preparing bait.Ĭompartment on a fishing boat for holding live bait, usually with a pump to circulate the water and an aerator to provide oxygen. Maneuvering in reverse when offshore fishing while attempting to land a fish. The relationship of revolutions of a tow vehicle's axle to that of its driveshaft or transaxle, e.g. The direction toward or beyond the stern. The direction and velocity of wind as felt in a moving boat. Small, lightweight, durable trailerboat constructed of aluminum that is either welded or riveted generally used for freshwater fishing.Ī location intended or suited for anchoring.Ī special paint applied to a boat's hull to prevent marine growth. The side of a boat or object away from the direction of the wind. Sleeping quarters beneath the aft or rear section of the boat (sometimes called a mid cabin when located beneath the helm). Also, to force air under the running surface of a hull. To force air and oxygen into livewells to keep fish or bait alive.

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