Glossary of Nautical Terms - V

V

Vang

1. A rope (line) leading from gaff to either side of the deck, used to prevent the gaff from sagging.

2. See #Boom vang.

Vanishing angle

The maximum degree of heel after which a vessel becomes unable to return to an upright position.

V-hull

The shape of a boat or ship in which the contours of the hull come in a straight line to the keel.

Voice pipe or voice tube

see #Communication tube.