Marine Glossary
“Ballast keel” in Marine Glossary
A “ballast keel” refers to a heavy, typically elongated structure attached to the bottom of a sailboat’s hull, specifically keelboats…
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“Ballast” in the context of marine refers to the weight or material placed in a ship’s hull to improve its…
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“Baggywrinkle” is a term used in marine and sailing contexts to refer to a protective covering made of soft material,…
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