Glossary of Nautical Terms for PVC Boat People

In order to better understand the world of PVC Boats, we have to also have a better understanding of Nautical Language.  To be honest, I have been struggling with some the boat jargon that experienced fisherman have been throwing at me.  The best way for me to learn to communicate with them is to learn the language, so I've decided to start a basic Glossary of Nautical Terms for PVC Boat People.

Note:  This article will continue to be updated as I learn the Nautical Language.

What is a PVC Boat?

PVC Boats are essentially rafts, constructed of a bunch of PVC pipes tied together, with a plastic or wood framework floor (sometimes with a pilot compartment) and steering equipment fastened on top.

They come in all shapes and sizes, and are used primarily for maritime activities, such as fishing, net casting/net throwing, or even for one's leisure.

What is a Levee?

Definition One (Wikipedia)

A levee, dike, dyke, embankment, floodbank or stopbank is an elongated naturally occurring ridge or artificially constructed fill or wall that regulates water levels. It is usually earthen and often parallel to the course of a river in its floodplain or along low-lying coastlines.

The main purpose of artificial levees is to prevent flooding of the adjoining countryside and to slow natural course changes in a waterway to provide reliable shipping lanes for maritime commerce over time; they also confine the flow of the river, resulting in higher and faster water flow.

Definition Two (Science Daily)
Note: It seems like Science Daily stole part of their definition from Wikipedia, or vice-versa.

A levee, floodbank or stopbank is a natural or artificial embankment or dike, usually earthen, which parallels the course of a river. The main purpose of an artificial levee is to prevent flooding of the adjoining countryside; however, they also confine the flow of the river resulting in higher and faster water flow.

Components of a levee: