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Explore different boat types, materials, hull designs, propulsion methods, and maneuvering techniques in this comprehensive lesson. Learn about buoyancy, stability, and the importance of construction materials.
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Seamanship Chapter 2 The Boat
Learning Objectives • This lesson acquaints you with: • identity of boat types • their behavior in the water • practical information • buoyancy • stability • basic maneuvering
Construction Materials • Materials • Steel • Aluminum • Wood • Ferro-cement • Fiberglass • Molded Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber
Hull Types • Displacement hull • Semi-displacement • Planning hulls
Propulsion • Human powered • Wind – sails • Engines
Turning in Own Length Twin Screws
Thrusters Bow Thruster Stern Thruster
Floatation Aid 100lb Buoyancy
End The Boat Chapter 2