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2. Brightwork - Wikipedia

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   A 1928 Chris-Craft Cadet; the company is known for runabouts with extensive brightwork. Bright brass cannon of HMS Bacchante.. Brightwork also known historically as "bright work" refers to the exposed and varnished wood or metal work of a boat. [1]

3. Glossary of nautical terms - Wikipedia

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4. Boat building - Wikipedia

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   The boat building industry provides for the design, manufacturing, repair and modification of human-powered watercrafts, sailboats, motorboats, airboats and submersibles, and caters for various demands from recreational (e.g. launches, dinghies and yachts), commercial (e.g. tour boats, ferry boats and lighters), residential , to professional (e ...

5. Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z) - Wikipedia

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   1. (ship's boat) A small, light boat propelled by oars or a sail, used as a tender to larger vessels during the Age of Sail. 2. (full-rigged pinnace) A small "race built" galleon, square-rigged with either two or three masts. 3. In modern usage, any small boat other than a launch or lifeboat associated with a larger vessel. pintle

6. Ship chandler - Wikipedia

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   Today's chandlers deal more in goods typical for fuel-powered commercial ships (oil tanker, container ship, and bulk carrier) including maintenance supplies, cleaning compounds, and food stores for the crew. A distinguishing feature of a ship chandler is the high level of service demanded and the short time required to fill and deliver orders.

7. Marine surveyor - Wikipedia

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   Marine surveyors also inspect equipment intended for new or existing vessels to ensure compliance with various standards or specifications. Marine surveys typically include the structure, machinery, and equipment (navigational, safety, radio, etc.) in addition to the general condition of a vessel and/or cargo. They also involve judging ...

8. Lofting - Wikipedia

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   Lofting is particularly useful in boat building, when it is used to draw and cut pieces for hulls and keels. These are usually curved, often in three dimensions . Loftsmen at the mould lofts of shipyards were responsible for taking the dimensions and details from drawings and plans, and translating this information into templates, battens ...

9. Hull maintenance technician - Wikipedia

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   A hull maintenance technician using a cutting torch aboard the USS Nimitz. Hull maintenance technician (abbreviated as HT) is a United States Navy occupational rating.. Hull maintenance technicians plan, supervise, and perform tasks necessary for fabrication, installation and repair of all types of shipboard structures, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, carpentry and piping systems; organize ...