spitsgat

English translation: 'spitsgat' + English translation of the term -canoe ender

15:07 Mar 10, 2003
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime / sailing
Dutch term or phrase: spitsgat
hull type
Frank Hesse
Mexico
Local time: 17:51
English translation:'spitsgat' + English translation of the term -canoe ender
Explanation:
Of spitsgatter . Uit Scandinavië afkomstige vorm van de achtersteven. Onder water een rechte sterk achterover hellende roersteven; boven water een gekromde achtersteven. Bij een zeilschip is het roer alleen aan het rechte deel opgehangen.
This term is used in English adverts by Dutch boatbuilders
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Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 01:51
Grading comment
Thanks a lot, Kate.

Frank
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'spitsgat' + English translation of the term -canoe ender


Explanation:
Of spitsgatter . Uit Scandinavië afkomstige vorm van de achtersteven. Onder water een rechte sterk achterover hellende roersteven; boven water een gekromde achtersteven. Bij een zeilschip is het roer alleen aan het rechte deel opgehangen.
This term is used in English adverts by Dutch boatbuilders


    Reference: http://www.midgetclub.com/albatros.htm
Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 01:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 90
Grading comment
Thanks a lot, Kate.

Frank
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