| A | B |
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| Transverse | Distances port or starboard at right angles to centerline. |
| Depth | Vertical distance from the top of the boat at the side to the baseline. |
| Center of Gravity (CG) | The point at which the combined weight of all the individual items going to make up the total weight may be considered as concentrated; measured relative to the forward, middle, or aft perpendicular and above baseline or below a stated waterline. |
| LCG | Longitudinal Center of Gravity |
| Waterline | Line of intersection between the surface of the water and the boat’s hull. |
| Forward Perpendicular (FP) | Vertical line that intersects the waterline and the forward portion of the hull. |
| VCG | Vertical Center of Gravity |
| Centerline (CL) | A plane down the center of the boat, extending from bow to stern. |
| TCG | Transverse Center of Gravity |
| Beam | Maximum width of the boat. |
| Breadth | Maximum width of the boat. |
| Longitudinal | Parallel with the boat's centerline. |
