Glossary of Nautical Terms

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Beam

The beam of a boat is its maximum width.

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Boom

Booms on modern sailboats run horizontally from the mast aft. On an old ship, the boom was a spar which extended the foot of the sail.

Bosun’s chairs

Bosun’s chairs were seats suspended on a tether of rope, used to haul or lower a person.

Bow

The bow of the boat is the tapered front portion, designed to split the water into the wake.

Bow-beam

The bow-beam runs across the bows of a catamaran and provides support and rigidity.

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