rudder length
1Rudder — A rudder is a device used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, or other conveyance that move through a fluid (generally air or water). On an aircraft the rudder is used primarily to counter adverse yaw and p factor and is not the primary …
2Schilling Rudder — A Schilling Rudder is a specific type of profiled rudder used on certain boats and ships. See RudderThe Schilling ConceptThe Schilling Profile is designed improve the effectiveness of the rudder and manoeuvrability of the craft, especially at… …
3balanced rudder — noun or balance rudder : a rudder hung with part of its area forward of the vertical axis to counterbalance the force of the water on the part abaft of the axis * * * Naut. a rudder so designed that the center of water pressure on the forward… …
4Scantling length — is a distance slightly less than the waterline length of a ship, and generally less than the overall length of a ship. In the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, it is defined as the distance on the summer load line from the fore… …
5balanced rudder — Naut. a rudder so designed that the center of water pressure on the forward face, when turned, lies about halfway along the length, minimizing the turning effort required. [1865 70] * * * …
6ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …
7Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
8List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have …
9Charles Mower — For the American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, see Charles E. Mower. Charles Drown Mower Born 5 October 1875(1875 10 05) Died 18 January 1942(1942 01 18) Occupation Yacht Designer …
10Drascombe — Contents 1 Design principles 2 Flotilla 2.1 Caboteur 2.2 Coas …
