| Bow |
|
The front of a boat. |
| Stern |
|
Rear or backend of a boat. |
| Port |
|
Left side of a boat when facing the bow. |
| Starboard |
|
Right side of a boat when facing the bow. |
| Forward |
|
The front of the bow area. |
| Aft |
|
The stern area of the boat. |
| Above Deck |
|
On the deck of the boat. |
| Below Deck |
|
Below the deck of the boat, typically cabin space. |
| Dead Ahead |
|
Any point in which a vessel is approaching directly on a
straight course. |
| Onboard |
|
On the boat, as in "the fishing gear is onboard." |
| Helm |
|
The steering wheel of the boat. |
| Pilot House |
|
An area below deck, together with the helm, where the
navigation equipment is located. |
| Fly Bridge |
|
An additional steering station above deck, usually open
with outside seating. |
| Galley |
|
The kitchen on a boat. |
| Salon |
|
A boat's living room. |
| Head |
|
The bathroom on a boat. |
| Berth |
|
A boat's bed or sleeping area. |
| V-Berth |
|
A forward cabin, v-shaped, typically conforming to the shape
of the boat's bow. |
