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Ohio Boating Terms

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Capacity Plate
Lists the weight of people, fuel and gear that can be safely carried
Capsizing
The leading cause of fatal accidents which is a result of overloading the boat
Boats powered by outboards
Lists the maximum capacity of people in pounds, maximum weight capacity (persons, motor and gear) in pounds, and maximum horsepower capacity
Boats powered by inboards and stern drives
Lists the maximum capacity of people in pounds and maximum weight capacity (persons and gear) (IB/S)
Manually propelled boats
Lists the maximum capacity of people in pounds and maximum weight capacity (persons and gear) (M)
(Boat Length (in feet) X Beam (in feet )) / 15
Carryable people formula based on 150 lb. assumption
Port
Left side of a boat
Starboard
Right side of a boat
Helm
The steering mechanism of a boat
Gunwales
Upper edges of the sides of a boat; pronounced "gun'l"
Bow
The front of a boat
Stern
The back of a boat
Transom
The flat area along the stern
Hull
The bottom of a boat
Planning Hulls
Designed to plane, or ride on top of the water, regardless of the weight of the boat
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