15:02 Jun 12, 2018 |
French to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / EN-UK | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Nikki Scott-Despaigne Local time: 23:17 | ||||||
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5 | heeled waterline |
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5 -1 | effective waterline |
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3 -2 | inclined hull |
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effective waterline Explanation: The "effective waterline" is the waterline (which the length of the hull of the boat at the point where it sits at the surface of the water) when the boat is heeled. The effective waterline is often longer than the waterline when the boat is not heeled, as there is a hull overhang which comes into contact with the water when the boat is heeled. This is why heeling a boat is good for speed when racing (if the boat is designed that way). The "flottaison droite initiale" would be simply the waterline or, if its a very technical article the "load waterline" which is the waterline when the boat is level as Florence suggests. The article below gives a bit of an explanation. Reference: http://https://www.sailingworld.com/how-to/how-heel-affects-... |
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