3. Methods of Yacht Construction

Question 1

Term

Answer 1

Definition

Question 2

Bulkhead

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A vertical partition within the hull of the yacht that adds structural integrity and separates functional areas.

Question 3

Chine

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The line where the hull of the yacht meets the bottom at an angle, improving stability and handling.

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Coachroof

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Raised structure on the deck of a yacht that provides additional headroom inside.

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Cockpit

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The area towards the stern of the yacht where the helm is located, typically where the controls and steering are situated.

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Daggerboard

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A vertically retractable keel that slides into the hull, allowing for reduced draft in shallow waters.

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Displacement Hull

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A type of hull that moves through the water by displacing a volume of water equal to the weight of the vessel.

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Fiberglass

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A common material used in yacht construction involving glass fibers and resin, known for its strength and durability.

Question 9

Gelcoat

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The outermost structural layer on a fiberglass hull, providing a high-quality finish and protection against water ingress.

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Keel

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The central structural element of a yacht running along the bottom, contributing significantly to stability and structural integrity.

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Ketch

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A type of sailing yacht with two masts, with the mizzen mast located forward of the rudder post.

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Lamination

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The process of bonding layers of fiberglass using resin to build hulls and decks.

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Mast Step

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A structure on the keel or deck of a yacht where the mast is mounted.

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Monohull

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A yacht design featuring a single hull, which offers traditional handling characteristics.

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Multihull

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Yachts with more than one hull, such as catamarans and trimarans, providing more stability and space.

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Planing Hull

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A hull designed to rise and glide on top of the water at high speed, reducing drag.

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Rigging

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The system of masts and lines used to control the sails of a yacht, including standing and running rigging.

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Rudder

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A flat piece, usually vertical, that is used to steer the yacht.

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Schooner

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A sailing yacht with two or more masts, with the foremast shorter or the same height as the rear masts.

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Scuppers

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Openings on the side of the yacht’s deck that allow water to drain away from the deck.

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Sheer Line

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The line where the deck and the hull meet, which curves to give aesthetic shape and strength to the structure.

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Skeg

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A structural element below the hull that protects the rudder and improves the vessel’s directional stability.

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Sloop

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A single-masted yacht with two sails, a mainsail and a headsail, a common rigging configuration.

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Stringer

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Longitudinal support structures within the hull that add stiffness and support to the deck.

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Superstructure

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The part of a yacht built above the main deck, which can include the bridge, coachroof, and cockpit.

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Transom

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The flat surface forming the stern of the yacht.

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Trimaran

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A type of multihull yacht with one main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls.

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Tumblehome

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A hull design where the sides of the yacht curve inward above the waterline, common in classic designs.

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V-hull

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A type of hull with a pointed bow designed to cut through water, common in yachts designed for speed.

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Waterline

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The line on the hull that marks the level up to which a yacht sits in the water when it’s properly loaded.

Question 31

Yawl

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A two-masted sailing yacht similar to a ketch, with the mizzen mast positioned behind the rudder post.