Where is the hull of a boat?
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Asked by: Dawn Eisma
The body of a boat is called its hull . At the upper edges of the boat’s hull are the
What is the front of the boat called?
the bow
the part of a ship or boat that floats on the water. The front part is called the bow and the back part is called the stern.
What are parts of a boat?
Every boat operator should know the following terms and definitions.
- Bow : Front of a boat.
- Stern : Rear of a boat.
- Starboard : Right side of a boat.
- Port : Left side of a boat.
- Hull : Body of a boat.
- Gunwale : Upper edge of boat’s side (generally pronounced gunnel)
- Cleat : Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
