Coaming

COAMING-Raised protection around a cockpit. COCKPIT-Space within the coaming where the helmsman sits.  A self-bailing cockpit has drains to allow water to run out of it.

Coaming Raised area around the cockpit that prevents water from entering. Cockpit ...

Coaming A vertical piece around the edge of a cockpit, hatch, etc. to prevent water on deck from running below. CockpitAn opening in the deck from which the boat is handled. CoilTo lay a line down in circular turns.

Coaming A small wall to prevent water from entering the cockpit. Cockpit The location from which the boat is steered, usually toward the middle or rear of the boat.

Coaming - Wind protection around a cockpit Cockpit - Outside sitting area in a boat Collision Course - A unchanged relative bearing with another approaching vessel ...

coaming A rim placed on a roof or around a hatch, deck or bulkhead opening to stop water from entering. (back) coasting trade ...

coaming A low wall around a cockpit or other deck opening. coast, coastline, coastal ...

hatchway coamings - The raised frame above the deck upon which the hatches or hatch covers rest. haul - To pull a line or rope. "Haul aft the sheets" - The order to haul in the sheets for close-hauled sailing.

Manger A coaming just within the hawsehole. Man-of War a warship intended for comba, usually carrying between 20 and 120 guns. Manropes Ropes used in going up and down a vessel's side. Mare Clausum A navigable body of water.

COAMING: The raised portion of decking surrounding the hatch or cockpit to prevent water on deck from running below. COCKPIT: The ‘well’ in the deck, to the rear of the boat, from which the boat is handled.

Coaming A vertical extension above the deck to prevent water from entering the cockpit. May be broadened to provide a base for winches. Companionway The main entrance to the cabin, usually including the steps down into the cabin.

COAMING, BULKHEAD A term applied to the top and bottom strakes of bulkheads, which are usually made thicker than the remainder of the plating and which act as girder web plates in helping to support the adjacent structure.

Coaming - A low vertical lip or raised section around the edge of a cockpit, hatch, etc. to prevent water on deck from running below.

coaming -- the raised border around the cockpit, or a hatch to keep out water companionway -- staircase that leads to the cabin course -- compass heading or the angle of the boat in sailing against the wind ...

of mooring or anchor line in use scow A flat-bottomed boat with square unpointed ends screw A boats propeller scud To run before the wind in a storm scull To propel a boat by means of one oar over the stern scupper Drain in the cockpit, coaming, ...

(See COAMING) CARVEL PLANKING Solid wood planks, butted together, fastened to the frames, with a flexible caulking between the planks. Should not be fiberglassed. CATAMARAN A vessel with two parallel hulls. CAVITATION Essentially, to suck air.

COAMING - A raised section around a hatch or cockpit to keep out water. COCKPIT - Well or sunken space in the deck. COME ABOUT - - Significant course change in sailing to bring the bow through the wind or tack.

Scupper - Drain in cockpit, coaming, or toe-rail allowing water to drain out and overboard. When in toe rail, properly known as "freeing port" ...

Coaming - The raised edge of a hatch, cockpit or skylight to help keep out water. Companionway - A raised and windowed hatchway in the ship's deck, with a ladder leading below and the hooded entrance-hatch to the main cabins.

Decks and "coamings" are dispensed with, and the rowlock holes are sunk in a strong gunwale.

Coaming: The raised frame work around deck openings, and cockpit of open boats (hatch coaming). Cockpit: The well of a sailing vessel, especially a small boat, for the wheel and steerman. Colors: The national ensign.

The cockpit is roomy, and, because of its high coamings, is also deep. The cabin is sixteen feet long, the forward half being permanently roofed. The after half of the cabin is constructed, as to its roof, in equal divisions.

The sweeping line of the cabintrunk merges into the long cockpit coamings, giving the deck a very clean and uncluttered look. The nearly masthead rig is tall but not overly so with an SA/D of 18.

WLTHC Water Line / Top of Hatch Coaming To see if the load/discharge gear is large and high enough to reach the hatches. As the size of the ships increased faster than the size of the berth, this is often a problem.

Carlins: Fore and aft members of the deck frame; they support the coamings of the cockpit, the cabin trunk sides and the hatch coamings. Carrick Bend: A useful knot for fastening two lines together; a number of variations exist.

To secure hatch tarpaulins round the coamings by means of long flat bars and wedges. Beams Heavy timbers stretched across the vessel to support her decks.

Coaming: A wall-like extension above the deck to protect the cockpit from wind and water Cockpit: The place on the deck from where the boat is handled or commanded; varies in size and importance from boat to boat ...

Coamings: Built up sides around the cockpit that prevent water from coming in. Come About: To change tack when sailing windward. Centre board: A board that retracts horizontally into a boats hull, adjusting the depth of the keel.

Coaming -- the raised border around the cockpit, or a hatch to keep out water Cockpit - the area, below deck level, that is somewhat more protected than the open deck, from which the tiller or wheel is handled ...

Coaming -- the raised border around the cockpit, or a hatch to keep out water Coaster- A vessel that keeps close to land. Coast Guard - is a national organization responsible for various services at sea.

See also: Boat, Cockpit, Forward, Aft, Deck