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Boat
Dealing with relatively small, usually open, waterbound craft.
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house boats
Boat; General boating
These are the recreational vehicles of the water, with wide beams and cabins that cover most of the deck. Inside are private staterooms, a head or two (with shower), a big galley, ...
airboat
Boat; General boating
A flat-bottomed vessel propelled in a forward direction by an aircraft-type engine with propeller. Airboats are able to glide in very shallow water and are typically used for ...
all-purpose fishing boats
Sports; Fishing
These are generalist boats crafted for those who fish from a boat for everything that bites. They come with space for fishing gear, several bench seats or a few pedestal ...
starboard
Boat; General boating
Refers to the right-hand side of a boat (when looking toward the bow). Starboard is the opposite of port-side.
port(side)
Boat; General boating
Refers to the left hand side of a boat(when looking toward the bow). Named due to boats in history docking at a port on that side.
galley
Boat; General boating
The galley refers to the boat on a ship. Ex: Take this fish to the galley and cook something up.
cleat
Boat; General boating
A cleat is a fitting, usually attacked on the rail of a boat. The cleat is used to fasten rope without a knot. One may use a cleat to attach the boat to the dock.
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