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Aft
- Aft simply means near to or towards the stern of a vessel.
Total Loss Replacement
- An insurance coverage option which in the event of total loss with a replacement boat that is, to all closest extent, the same make and model and contains comparable features.
Salvage
- A salvage is the process of managing to retrieve or save a vessel from a perilous situation such that it is not written off for insurance purposes (i.e. saved without need for repair or made seaworthy again through repair).
Thwart
- Thwarts provide extra strength and durability to the hull and are normally used to house a boat seat.
Mainsail
- The mainsail is usually simply the tallest and/ or widest sail.
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