2000 Four Winns Vista 238 258 278 Owners Manual

GALVANICCORROSION-Apotentialelectricaldifference
exists between dissimilar metals immersed in a conduc-   HEADWAY-The  forward motion of a vessel through the
tive solution (e.g., salt water).  If these metals touch or
are otherwise electrically connected, this potential differ-
water.
ence produces an electron flow between them.  The at-   HEAVE TO - To bring a vessel up in a position where it
tack on the less corrosion resistant metal is usually in-     will maintain little  or no headway, usually with the bow
creased and the attack  on the more resistant metal is      into the wind.
decreased, as compared to when these metals are not
touching.
HEAVYWEATHER - Stormy weather with high seas and
strong winds.
GANGWAY-Theareaofaship’ssidewherepeopleboard
and disembark.
HEEL - To tip to one side.
GASKET -Astrip of sealing material, usually rubber, set    HELM-Thewheelortillerthatmanuallycontrolstheboat’s
along the edge of a water or gas tight door, port, cover or steering system.
hatch.
HELMSMAN - The individual steering the vessel.
GELCOAT-Thethinouterlayerofpigmentedplasticcov-
ering a fiberglass vessel.
HIGHS -Acenter of pressure surrounded by lower pres-
sure on all sides. Caused by a mass of cooler, sinking,
GLAND - The movable part of a stuffing box, which when drier air.  This raises the area ground level air pressure
tightened, compresses the packing.                                  and provides clear skies.
GROUND - Electrical term meaning the electrical poten-   HULL - The main body of a boat.
tial of the earth’s surface, which is zero.
INBOARD - 1. From either the port or starboard side of a
GROUND SPEED - A vessel’s speed made good over     boat toward the fore-and-aft centerline of a boat. 2. The
the earth’s surface along a course or track.                       dock side of a moored boat.
GROUNDTACKLE-Theanchor,anchorrodes,andother         INLAND RULES - Nautical “Rules-of-the-Road” that ap-
fittings that  are used to  secure a vessel  at anchor or     ply in U.S. lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.
dockside.
INTERNATIONALRULES-Nautical“Rules-of-the-Road”
GUNWALE - 1. The line where the upper deck and the    that are in effect by international agreement to the high
hull meet.
seas.
2.
The upper edge of a boat’s side.
ISOBARS - Lines of equal air pressure that connect all
the local points on a weather map. These lines are usu-
ally closed and define high or low pressure air masses.
HALYARD -Aline  used to hoist a flag or pennant.
HATCHES - Cover on hatchways.
ISOTHERMS - Isotherms are lines that are similar to Iso-
bars except that  Isotherms connect all the  points that
are of equal temperature.
HATCHWAYS - Access ways through decks.
HARDTOP-Apermanentcoveroverthecabinorcockpit.
JETSAM-Refusethatsinkswhendischargedoverboard.
HAWSER - A heavy rope or cable used for mooring or
towing.
KEDGE(S)-Oneormoreanchorssetoutfromagrounded
vessel, usually astern, to 1) keep it from being driven fur-
ther aground and 2) to aid in refloating.
HEAD -Atoilet or lavatory area.
HEADING-Thedirectionthatavesselisgoingwithrefer-           KEEL - 1. The centerline of a boat hull bottom running
ence to true, magnetic, or compass north.
fore and aft, 2. The backbone of a vessel.
Vista Owners  Manual
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Section Q
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