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Backstay
A support for the mast to keep it from falling forward.
Batten Down

 

Secure hatches and loose objects both within the hull and on deck.
Beam
The widest part of a ship from one side to the other.
Berth
A place to sleep aboard a boat. Also, a boat slip.
Bilge
The bottom inside part of a ship where dirty water collects.
Bimini Top
A canvas cover over the helm or cockpit area
Bitt
Vertical post extending above the deck to secure docking lines.
Blade
one of the flat parts of a propeller that spins around and pushes a boat forward.
Boom
A long pole fixed to the bottom of a boat?s sail, that is used for changing the direction of the sail.
Bow
The front part of a ship or boat.
Bow Eye
A stainless steel U-bolt on a boat's bow stem used to secure tow lines or trailer winch hooks.
Bowsprit
A long pole that sticks out from the front of a ship.
Bridge
The part of a ship from which it is controlled.
Bulb Keel
A keel, usually made with a high aspect ratio foil, that contains a ballast-filled bulb at the bottom, usually teardrop shaped.
The bulb is a shoal draft fin keel. Basically, you saw off a deep fin kee
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