Learning the lingo.

• Bow - the front of the boat
• Stern - the back of the boat
• Berth - the bed. If the bed is located at the bow of the boat, where the shape of the structure usually makes a "V" shape, the bed is called a V-berth.
• Stateroom - the bedroom
• Galley - the kitchen
• Head - the bathroom
• Cabin - a place where passengers can meet. A living room is also known as the salon.
• Cockpit - the place where the boat is steered, also known as the bridge. The helm is the specific steering station.
• Nav station - the place where navigation equipment is located, necessary for bluewater houseboats. This is where the boat's radio, charts and GPS will be.