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           EJU40653
                                    Watercraft glossary
           Trolling speed
           “Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
           craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
           Sub-planing speed
           “Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
           face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
           Planing speed
           “Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
           There is a wake.
           Bow
           The front end of the watercraft.
           Stern
           The rear end of the watercraft.
           Starboard
           The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
           Port
           The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
           Bilge water
           Water that has collected in the engine compartment.

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