| A | B |
|---|
| Transverse | Distances port or starboard at right angles to centerline. |
| Compartment | A confined space (a room in a boat). |
| Displacement | Total weight of the ship when afloat including everything on board. |
| Starboard | The right side of the boat when looking forward. |
| Stern | Aft end of the boat. |
| Rudder | Blade shape device used to steer the boat. |
| Bow | Forward end of boat |
| Payload | The total weight of cargo that a vessel is designed to carry. |
| Origin | Reference point location of coordinate system (Recommended location is at CL, BL, FP) |
| Aft | Toward, at, or near the stern. |
| Port | The left side of the boat when looking forward. |
| List | A tendency to lean to port or starboard. |
