Horsepower Shop
Horsepower Shop
Sourcing quality and innovative rigging and fit out equipment.
Boat, Outboard,Trailer necessities and accessories
Phone orders only.
Please call 086 812 9129 to place your order Monday – Friday 9.00am to 5 pm.
Electrics
Fuel Tanks, Lines & Fittings
Hull & Deck
MOTOR WELL RIGGING
Seating
Batteries
Liqui Moly Oils & Additives
OUTBOARD LOCKS
HydroFoils & stabiliser fins
TRAILER PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Lanoguard marine protection
Maintenance & Repair
STA-BIL FUEL ADDITIVES
Railblaza Rod Holders & Accessories
VENTED COVERS FOR Suzuki outboards
Olalitio Lithium Ion Batteries
other accessories
3D Tender Quicklinks
XPRO 535 XPRO 589 XPRO 490 PATROL 550 PATROL 650 DREAM 600 DREAM 655 NIVIDIC 550 RESCUE 370 RESCUE 430 POLAR 470 ULTIMATE 360 TWIN FASTCAT 280 TWIN FASTCAT 330 FEDERLIGHT 285 FEDERLIGHT 335
Understanding the parts of a boat is essential. This guide breaks down every major component from bow to stern, explains what each part is called, where it is located, and why it matters on the water. By learning common boat terminology, you’ll be able to talk confidently about your boat, make informed decisions when buying parts, and stay safer on the water.
1. Beam – overall width of a boat measured at the widest portion
2. Bow – front of the boat
3. Chine – angle that forms at the very bottom of the hull
4. Cleats – tie-down points for ropes
5. Combination Light – red and green light to indicate port and starboard
6. Draft – distance between the waterline and the lowest point of the hull
7. Freeboard – distance from the waterline to the top edge of the boat
8. Gunwale – upper edge or rim of the boat
9. Hull – waterproof body of the boat
10. Outboard Motor – propelling motor mounted outside the transom
11. Port – left side of the boat
12. Propeller – bladed shaft that spins to move the boat
13. Rails – passenger grab handles on the gunwale
14. Starboard – right side of the boat
15. Steering Wheel & Console – controls for driving the boat
16. Stern – back of the boat
17. Transom – rear panel or edge of the boat
18. Waterline – intersection of the hull and the water’s surface
19. Windshield – transparent barrier at the bow to protect passengers