1 See the STLFSI Key for a list of data series used in the index. For more details on the construction of the STLFSI, see the appendix to the January 2010 issue of the St. Louis Fedâs National Economic Trends. Newsroom: St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index.
The hull of a boat consists of an internal network of frames that extend from side to side (transverse) and that run the length of the boat (longitudinal), covered by an outer shell plating, usually made of fiberglass or metal.
Sailing: Parts of a Sailboat. Block. The nautical term for a pulley. Boom. A horizontal pole that attaches to the mast and is used to extend the foot of the mainsail. Bow. The forward part of a boat. Centerboard. A pivoting plate used to balance a boat and lessen leeway. Cleat.