This is the distance from the intersection of the water plane at the bow, to the intersection of the water plane with the stern. Often, this term is used to mean the design or target waterline length. See also DWL.
Ngumgama osuka apho ahlangana khona amanzi nomphambili wenqanawe ukuya kule ndawo adibana kuyo amanzi kunye nomva wenqanawe. Amaxesha amaninzi olu hlobo lusetyenziswa xa kuthethwa ngobude bendawo azokuthi xhaxhe ngayo amanzi. Jonga kwakhona ku-DWL