PURSUIT LS 235 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 100)

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Rubrail: Railing (often rubber or hard plastic) that runs along the boat’s sheer to protect the hull when coming

alongside docks, piers, or other boats.

Rudder: A moveable flat surface that is attached vertically at or near the stern for steering.

Sea anchor: An anchor that does not touch the bottom. Provides drag to hold the bow in the most favorable

position in heavy seas.

Scupper: An opening in the hull side or transom of the boat through which water on deck or in the cockpit

is drained overboard.

Seacock: Safety valves installed just inside the thru-hull fittings and ahead of the piping or hose running from

the fittings.

Shaft Log: Pipe through which the propeller shaft passes.

Sheer: The uppermost edge of the hull.

Sling: A strap which will hold the boat securely while being lifted, lowered, or carried.

Slip: A boat's berth between two pilings or piers.

Sole: The deck of a cockpit or interior cabin.

Spring Line: A line that leads from the bow aft or from the stern forward to prevent the boat from moving

ahead or astern.

Starboard: The right side of a boat when facing the bow.

Steerageway: Sufficient speed to keep the boat responding to the rudder or drive unit.

Stem: The vertical portion of the hull at the bow.

Stern: The rear end of a boat.

Stow: To pack away neatly.

Stringer: Longitudinal members fastened inside the hull for additional structural strength.

Strut: Mounted to the hull which supports the propeller shaft in place.

Strut Bearing: See “cutlass bearing.”

Stuffing Box: Prevents water from entering at the point where the propeller shaft passes through the shaft

log.

Superstructure: Something built above the main deck level.

Swamps: When a boat fills with water from over the side.

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