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middenkuip

English translation: central cockpit

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Dutch term or phrase:middenkuip
English translation:central cockpit
Entered by: Zsanett Rozendaal-Pandur

20:20 Feb 10, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Dutch term or phrase: middenkuip
Van een zeiljacht.
Zsanett Rozendaal-Pandur
Hungary
Local time: 11:51
central cockpit
Explanation:
Try googling 'central cockpit' in combination with 'sailing'. Hits will include http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockpit_(sailing) and
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/Camper-&-Nicholsons-Cen... .
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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 11:51
Grading comment
Bedankt!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3central cockpit
Jack den Haan
4(central) cabin
Jochen König
4pocket yacht or pocket cruiser
Textpertise


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
(central) cabin


Explanation:
Middenkuip is also a generic term for boats with a central cabin.

"Een zeilboot met middenkuip wordt vaak simpelweg “middenkuip” genoemd."


    Reference: http://www.c-yacht.nl/middenkuip.php
Jochen König
Germany
Local time: 11:51
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: German

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Jack den Haan: A 'kuip' is not a cabin...
3 hrs
  -> Yes, you're absolutely right.
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
central cockpit


Explanation:
Try googling 'central cockpit' in combination with 'sailing'. Hits will include http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockpit_(sailing) and
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/Camper-&-Nicholsons-Cen... .


Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 11:51
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 85
Grading comment
Bedankt!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  D.K. Tannwitz
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, K.
agree  Erica Magielse: Zeker weten
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Erica.
agree  Jochen König
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Jochen!
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
pocket yacht or pocket cruiser


Explanation:
Weekender Yachts are designed to undertake short journeys, rarely lasting more than 2 or 3 days. They usually have only a simple cabin, often consisting of a single "saloon" with bedspace for two to three people. Clever use of ergonomics allows space in the saloon for a galley (kitchen), seating, and navigation equipment. There is limited space for stores of water and food. The smallest of this type, generally called pocket yachts or pocket cruisers, and trailer sailers can be transported on special trailers. The cabin is usually set into the deck and sinks below it like a tub or barrel which is then provided with a superstructure for cover. The Dutch term "middenkuip" reflects the sunken aspect of this as a tub or a bowl located in the middle of the deck.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht
Textpertise
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:51
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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