It is the boat's draft.
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The term you are referring to is "draft". The draft of a boat is the depth of water needed for it to float clear of the bottom.
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It is the boat's draft.
It is the boat's draft.
It is the boat's draft.
The term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom is called "draft." It refers to the distance between the waterline and the deepest part of the boat below the water's surface.
It is the boat's draft.
The term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear on the bottom is called "draft." It is the distance between the waterline and the bottom of the boat's hull. The draft of a boat is important to know to avoid running aground in shallow waters.
Draft.
The space between the boat's keel and the bottom is the draught.