Stow

To put away neatly and securely.

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Shackle

A U-shaped metal fitting closed by a threaded pin (D-shackle, bow shackle, snap shackle et…

Seacock

A through-hull valve that can be opened or closed to admit water to, or prevent water from…

Starboard

The right side of the boat when facing forward.

Stem

The forwardmost structural member of the hull — the bow's leading edge.

Stern Spring

A dockline led from the stern forward along the dock, preventing the boat surging astern.

Stern

The aft end of the vessel.

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