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Canting Keel
The latest and oddest in performance is the canting keel. A canting keel mounts on a hinge
Capstan
A winch used for hauling heavy objects such as anchors.
Catamaran
A twin hulled boat, either power or sail.
Catboat
Small, simple sailboat with one mast and sail set far forward.
Center Console Boat
Fishing boat with the helm station located amidships for maximum walk-through space around the perimeter of the boat.
Centerboard Keel
A keel-like pivoting device, typically in a trunk, that can be lowered or raised to act as a keel.
Chine
Portion of the hull where the bottom and sides intersect (can be rounded or angled).
Clam Shell Vent
clamshell vents are commonly used to vent bilges or as intake air supplements for active vents.
Cleat
Hardware piece on a boat or a dock to which lines are attached.
Coach Roof
The roof of the cabin on a small boat.
Coaming
A raised edge, as around the cockpit or around a hatchway, to keep water out.
Cockpit
Deck space for the crew of a boat, typically recessed.
Companionway
Entryway from the deck to the belowdeck cabin area.
Cutter
Single-masted sailboat similar to a sloop, but with the mast farther aft to allow for a double headsail.