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Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

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Boats & ships

safety harness

Transportation; Boats & ships

A harness worn by a boater attached to the boat with a tether to reduce the chances of going overboard.

stepped hull

Transportation; Boats & ships

A high-performance hull design with lateral notches, or steps, in the keel.

receiver hitch

Transportation; Boats & ships

A hitch with a receiver from which a hitch bar or shank can be removed.

mold

Transportation; Boats & ships

A hollow reinforced cavity that is the mirror-image or reverse-image of the boat and into which fiberglass, gel coat and resin are laid during composite-hull construction.

deep-V

Transportation; Boats & ships

A hull shape characterized by a sharp deadrise, typically more than 20 degrees.

semi-displacement hull

Transportation; Boats & ships

A hull shape with soft chines or a rounded bottom that enables the boat to achieve minimal planing characteristics.

motorsailer

Transportation; Boats & ships

A hybrid boat that has sails and powerful engines.

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