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Don't know the exact answer to your question. But from my memory (when I used to sail a lot more, back in highschool/college), aren't there 2 measurements that usually show up in a boat's plans? Length overall (LOA) and length at the waterline (LWL)? That somewhat describes the boat, as there are bound to be overhangs at either end. I don't know how marinas/tax assesors/etc. use those figures, though.

Width is usually just given as "beam"--the absolute widest part of the boat, no? I don't think it distinguishes between what's habitable (i.e. cabin) or not (i.e. decking).

Oh, and #4--that big wooden stick is called a bowsprit.
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