Question about Sailboat Terms

[IsabellaRose]

Hi,

I hope it is ok if I post this here.

I am writing a book that involves boating, and am trying to understand some different terms.

It is quite confusing, and I want to be very accurate, and so I thought that perhaps the members of this forum might be kind enough to help?

If it ever gets made into a movie, I shall credit you all. :big grin:

Right now, I just a have a few questions:

1) What is the living space on a sailboat called? The hull?

2) What is the "steering wheel" called?

I was able to look up a few other terms online.

Thank you for all of your helps!