abaft

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Just abaft the bridge were two large cowled ventilators leading down into the fireroom.

From Time Magazine Archive

The mainsheet is under the deck, with a two-part adjustment just abaft the helm, and all the winch-control buttons are recessed flush with removable chafe pads.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is a wet bar just abaft the companion seat, with Corian top, trash receptacle and a sink.

From Time Magazine Archive

Six guest staterooms are situated just abaft amidships on the lower deck, and the owner�s full-beam suite occupies the entire main deck area between the mast and the raised pilothouse.

From Time Magazine Archive

There was not a sail on the horizon, or a storm cloud in the sky; just a fair wind abaft the beam and the Astrea reaching for the Cape.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham