answersLogoWhite

0

How is the rudder drop measured in a ship?

Updated: 10/21/2022
User Avatar

Varunnagpal18

Lvl 1
12y ago

Best Answer

Rudder wear down measurement: (Ram type Steering Gear )

At sea:

1)Jumping clearance or bouncing clearance,measured between swivel block and upper ram fork end. (lmit is 19mm)

2)Wear down clearance,measured between swil block and bottom ram fork end. (limit is 12-19mm)

At docking:

1)Bouncing clearance: measured betwen top ofrudde and jmpng bar.

2)Wear down clearance: beween the bottom of rudder and reference mark.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

TONY KUMAR

Lvl 2
3y ago

Rudder Drop in ship is measured by Tramel gauge.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How is the rudder drop measured in a ship?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp