ACRONYM - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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The power required at the compressor drive shaft. Losses in external transmissions such as gears and belt drives are not included.

A design in which the forestay runs to the top of the mast.

To hold off a boat with a staff, boathook, long spar, etc., to prevent her from coming along too heavily. also known as Fend Off.

The bearing which supports the propeller shaft where it emerges from the ship.

Calling names of the points of the compass in order.

See standard air.

Storing on land. Many small boats are placed in dry storage over the winter.

Straps to hook your feet under in cockpit when hiking out.

To throw an oar out of the rowlock, and raise it perpendicularly on its end, and lay it down in the boat, with its blade forward.

Loan issued against some security

Estimated account

Load/unload control system that tries to maximize compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle.

To take a boat into water that is too shallow for it to float in, i.e: the bottom of the boat is resting on the ground.

Bank that opens a straight or negotiable letter of credit and assumes the obligation to pay the bank or beneficiary if the documents presented are in accordance with the terms of the letter of credit.

A law limiting the time in which claims or suits may be instituted.

Document listing all personal goods of crew members.

Long-range navigation system that uses radio signals transmitted at specific times. An onboard receiver computes position by measuring the difference in time of signal reception. This system is being phased out in favor of GPS.

A single masted cutter built expressly for the prevention of smuggling and the enforcement of customs regulations.