Boat Insurance Glossary – J

Jaws
No mention of Hollywood hokum here! These are the fittings either side of the mast that house a gaff or boom.
Jet water boat
An insured boat that is driven by an engine that creates it propulsion through use of a powerful water pump.
Jib
A jib is just simply the front-most sail.
Judgment
A judgement is the ultimate court decision determining fault or liability. A subsequent court order is usually then issued instructing one party to recompense another party a certain amount of money.