Waterproof clothing.

An object made with more than one type of material.

Achieved when the air compressor is running at full RPM with a fully opened inlet and discharge, delivering the maximum volume at the rated pressure.

Also known as (U.S.) Federal Bill of Lading Act of 1916. U.S. federal law enacting conditions by which a B/L may be issued. Penalties for issuing B/L's containing false data include monetary fines and/or imprisonment.

Towards, near, or at the bow; Prefix denoting at, near, or toward the bow.

Fluid cooling agent.

A board that can be raised and lowered by pivoting in a watertight box called the trunk or well to increase the draft and lateral area of the hull, preventing the boat from sliding sideways. Unlike a daggerboard, which lifts vertically, a centerboard pivo ...

A legally binding agreement between two or more persons/organizations to carry out reciprocal obligations or value.

Galley smokestack or chimney.

In sailboat racing, to take to opposite tack of the rest of the fleet when behind, hoping that the wind will shift to your benefit.

The renting of a boat

An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

Said of a vessel's anchor, or cable when the amount of cable out is not more than one-and-a-half times the depth of water.

PSI - Pounds per square inch.

A built in mechanical device to recover a portion of the power consumed by a constant speed centrifugal compressor when operating at reduced capacity or reduced pressure rise, or both.

BTU. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

Pair of hooks linked together and attached to a crane.

A symbol placed on packages for identification purposes; generally a triangle,square, circle, etc. with letters and/or numbers and port of discharge.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

A rope sewn into the luff or foot of a sail for use in attaching to the mast or boom.