A boat selling supplies, provisions, and articles to ships.

An internal compression stop. Generally a molded rubber part attached inside an air actuator.

There is no such thing on a boat! See Fender.

A short spar projecting over the stern of a sailing vessel to sheet the mizzen sail when the mizzen-mast is so far aft that there's not enough room inboard to bring down the sheet and trim the sail. Also, a short spar extending from the stemhead in place ...

A synthetic rubber frequently used for vessel and liquid filter element gasket.

A round wood plug inserted in a hole to cover a nail, screw, or bolt.

Built-in bed aboard ship.

A sleeping berth or bed.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

An extra charge sometimes added to steamship freight rates; justified by higher fuel costs. (Also known as Fuel Adjustment Factor or FAF.)

A compartment in which fuel is stored; fuel consumed by the engines of a ship

Re-fueling the vessel.

Fuel consumed by the engines of a ship; compartments or tanks in a ship for fuel storage.

A Maritime term referring to Fuel used aboard the ship. Coal stowage areas aboard a vessel in the past were in bins or bunkers.

Thin cloth of woven wool in various colors used to make flags.

The capacity for floating.

A type of flag used to identify a boater's affiliation with a yacht club or boating organization.

An old seafaring dish made of boiled oatmeal seasoned with salt, sugar, and butter.

Maximum pressure a vessel, or air filter housing will withstand without bursting.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, a storm's center and direction of travel can be determined by using Buys Ballot's Law. To do this, face the wind and extend your right arm out at about 90