A keel-like device that is manually raised and lowered vertically without using a hinge.
Davit
A small crane used to hoist a boat or dinghy or other object.
Deep Fin Keel
By a fin, I refer to a simple deep keel that's length is less than 50% of the hull.
Deep-V
A hull shape characterized by a sharp deadrise, typically more than 20 degrees.
Dinghy
A small sailboat often raced that can be sailed on and off a beach. Also a tender, either rowed or equipped with power, used to go to and from a larger vessel.
Direct Drive
An engine configuration in which the drive shaft runs in a straight driveline through the bottom of the hull.
