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Parts of a Boat From a Front View

Vessel parts—front view

Glossary

beam: Maximum width of a vessel
draft: Depth of water needed to float a vessel
freeboard: Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board
keel: Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability in the water

Course Outline

Unit 1 of 6
Topic 1 of 13
Page 2 of 3

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