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A propeller drive system similar to the lower part of an outboard motor extending below the hull of a larger power boat or yacht, but driven by an engine mounted within the hull. Unlike a fixed propeller (but like an outboard), the boat may be steered by twisting the drive. Also see inboard motor and outboard motor.
Industry:Boat
A propeller mounted on a rigid shaft protruding from the hull of a vessel, usually driven by an inboard motor; steering must be done using a rudder. See also outboard motor and sterndrive.
Industry:Boat
A person who steers a ship
Industry:Boat
A person whose job involves aiding the deck supervisor in (un)mooring, anchoring, maintenance, and general evolutions on deck.
Industry:Boat
A pipe that connects to the chain locker, from which the anchor chain emerges onto the deck at the bow of a ship.
Industry:Boat
a poetical alternative term for bows.
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A pole with a hook on the end, used to reach into the water to catch buoys or other floating objects.
Industry:Boat
A port cut into the bottom of the mizzentop (crow's-nest) allowing easy entry and exit. It was considered "un-seamanlike" to use this easier method rather than going over the side from the shrouds, and few sailors would risk the scorn of their shipmates by doing so (at least if there were witnesses)
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A portable flight of steps down a ship's side.
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A person unfamiliar with being on the sea.
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