Swamped

A vessel filled with water but still floating.

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Shoal

A patch of shallow water, often sand or mud, representing a hazard.

Stern

The aft end of the vessel.

Stanchions

Vertical metal posts bolted to the deck edge that support the lifelines.

Spring line

A dockline led fore or aft along the hull to the dock to stop the boat moving forward or b…

Starboard

The right side of the boat when facing forward.

Solar panel

A photovoltaic array — rigid glass, semi-flexible, or flexible — that converts sunlight to…

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