I believe a dog house refers to the curved enclosing structure over a
hatchway that allows it to have a vertical door. Like the front deck
of this boat:
http://www.benford.us/index.html?trawler/

I can't find it now, but I think I've seen a dog house described as a
shelter over a small cockpit that did not have a hatch accessing below.

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Can anyone explain the difference between:
1. pilot house
2. wheel house
3. dog house
4. deck saloon

Thanks, Jim

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Can anyone explain the difference between:
1. pilot house
Shed on an upper deck with steering, contols and nav gear

2. wheel house
Flasher than 1, and usually incorporated into other structure

3. dog house
Rigid cover over forward end of cocpit protecting some of the crew and
companionway

4. deck saloon
Living room with view while seated, often incorporates functions of 1 1n2

barry lawson