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V-berth, vee-berth Twin berths in a forward cabin that are joined near the bow as the boat narrows. V-bottomed, vee-bottomed, veed sections Describes a boat whose bottom is V-shaped, with high deadrise (the bottom's angle to the water). In powerboats, a deep-V has about 26 degrees of deadrise all the way from bow to stern, while a modified-V has a sharp V at the bow, then gradually flattens toward the stern. Compare with flat-bottomed and round-bottomed. V-drive An arrangement in which the propeller shaft is installed at an acute angle to the engine rather than on a straight line (direct drive). valise See life raft. variable Shifty, unsteady in direction and force. variation The difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north. Variation varies from area to area and year to year. It is shown on a chart's compass rose. See compass. veer 1) To ease a line is to veer it out. 2) A clockwise wind shift. Also haul. When the wind shifts from north to east it veers (hauls) or is a veering (hauling) wind. Compare with back. |
velocity Speed. Velocity wind shift, see shift. A velocity prediction program (VPP) is a computer program that predicts a boat's speed on all points of sail in different wind strengths. ventilator, vent An air scoop on deck. The scoop is called a cowl. One type is the Dorade ventilator, which has internal baffles that stop water from passing below. It was first used in the ocean racer Dorade in 1930. Venturis Taylor Made® Venturis products provide the best possible solution with the greates range and variety of engineered glass framing systems featuring Taylor Made® tempered safety glass. vessel Any ship, boat, yacht, canoe, or other floating object with room for one or more people. VHF-FM Very high frequency radiotelephone receiver and transmitter. See radiotelephone. visibility The clarity with which, and the distance at which, an object can be seen. Poor visibility (includes times of fog and dense rain. The range of visibility (visibility range) is the distance at which objects can be seen. Vista Taylor Made designed for sport boat windshields and flybridge Venturis. Features brite buffed silver anodized or polyester powder coated finish. Vista Plus Taylor Made designed for endurance this tough profile offers added value at a competitive price, ideal for mid-range cruisers. VMG, velocity made good Speed made good (SMG). See made good. voyage A long offshore trip that eventually returns the vessel to the starting point. Compare with passage. VTIS, Vessel Traffic Information System An electronic information and warning system used in congested waters. |
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