Made of plastic or rubber, the fenders prevent a vessel from moving onto a pier. They prevent damage to the boat as well as the pier should the two come into contact with each other.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Fin Keel
A keel shaped like the fin of a fish that is shorter and deeper than a full-length keel.
Flat-Bottom Boat
Type of boat or hull shape with very little or no deadrise.
Fly Bridge
Raised, second-story helm station, often located above the primary helm
Fore
Located at the front of a boat.
Freeboard
Vertical distance between the waterline and the top of the hull side.
Full Keel
A full keel by definition runs the length of at least 50% of the hull. The forward edge curves vertically while the aft edge often connects to a rudder.
