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Yacht

Referring to any vessel used for private, non-commercial purposes.

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athwart, athwartships
Boat; Yacht

At right angles to the fore and aft or centerline of a ship.

arc of visibility
Boat; Yacht

The portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is visible from seaward.

anchor light
Boat; Yacht

White light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet (46 m) in length.

amidships
Boat; Yacht

In the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel.

alongside
Boat; Yacht

By the side of a ship or pier.

aloft
Boat; Yacht

Above the ship’s uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above.

afloat
Boat; Yacht

Of a vessel which is floating freely (not aground or sunk). More generally of vessels in service (“the company has 10 ships afloat”).

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