Glossary of Boatbuilding and Boating Terms and Phrases

No guide to boats would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with buying and building boats, including the vast range of types of boats and rigs available, the various methods of boatbuilding and a complete run down of the many different components that go to make up a boat, from the keel to the jib. If you're heading out on to the water, be sure to check out the extensive A to Z of sailing terms at InterSailing.co.uk.

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