Parts of a Boat From a Side View

Boats come in many styles and shapes, but the names of the different parts remain consistent. 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
Propeller: Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward
Navigation lights include all-round white light and red and green sidelights

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