Aftdeck

Deck area in the rear part of the boat, social area

Bilge

Lowest point of the boat's inner hull

Bow

Front end of the boat

Foredeck

Deck area at the bow of the boat

hp

Horsepower, unit of engine power (1hp = 0.75 kilowatts)

Hull

Boat's frame

kN

Kilonewton, unit of force

kn

Knot, unit of speed in the nautical industry (1 kn = ca. 0.51 m/s or 1.15 mph)

Port

Left side of the boat

PFD

Personal flotation device

STB, starboard

Right side of the boat

Steering position

Driver's seat and steering equipment, helm station

Stern

Rear end of the boat

Superstructure

Areas above the deck; e.g. tables, seats, cabin, steering console

Transom

Vertical section at the stern of the boat