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When a boat has two separate fins, instead of a centerboard or keel, they are referred to as bilge boards.

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Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

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The Roman god of the sea, associated with Salacia, the goddess of Salt Water.

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An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

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Is the piping between the compressor and the aftercooler, the aftercooler separator and the air receiver.

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A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

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An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

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A knot with two half hitches loops - on the standing part of the line.

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A draft payable on demand upon presentation.

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Said of the anchor chain when moored and the chain does not lead clear of another chain.

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A bulkhead placed athwartships.

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A survey that shows how much energy you use in your compressed air generation. It will help find ways to use energy more efficiently.2. A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.

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A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.

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(1) To fill a space (room) with water; (2) A rising tide.

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The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

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Shoal area between two navigational channels.

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A change in the wind direction.

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On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

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A type of air circulation in a temperature control container. Air is pulled by a fan from the top of the container, passed through the evaporator coil for cooling, and then forced through the space under the load and up through the cargo. This type of air ...

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Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

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