Left side of the boat

Port







Right side of the boat

Starboard







Front of boat

Bow







Back of boat

Stern







Body of boat

Hull







Upper edge of a boat's side

Gunwale







Maximum width of a vessel

Beam







Distance from water to lowest point of boat where water could come on board

Free board







Depth of water needed to float a vessel

Draft







Main center line (backboard) of a vessel, or the extension of hull that increases stability in the water

Keel

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Nester's microbiology Exam 2 with complete solutions