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Boat Parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bow | Front of a vessel |
| Stern | Rear of a vessel |
| Starboard | Right side of a vessel |
| Port | Left side of a vessel |
| Hull | Body of a vessel |
| Gunwale | Upper edge of vessel's side (gunnel) |
| Cleat | Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened |
| Propeller | Rotates and powers a boat forward or backwards |
| Beam | Maximum width of a vessel |
| Freeboard | |
| Draft | |
| Keel |