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What do you call the pointy end of the boat?

Question from Robert Baxter, Lakewood, Ohio

By Sailing World Staff

January 26, 2007

Updated: January 26, 2007

-Robert Baxter, Lakewood, OhioThe common term for the front part of the boat is, “bow.” -Ed.

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