The primary difference between a cruiser stern and a transom stern lies in their design and functionality. A cruiser stern features a longer, sloping rear that enhances stability and provides better performance in rough waters, often seen in motorboats and cruisers. In contrast, a transom stern has a flat, vertical rear that maximizes usable space and is commonly found in sailboats and smaller vessels. Each design serves different purposes, influencing factors like speed, stability, and interior layout.
A cruiser stern hangs over the water past the rudder of the vessel and is rounded. A good example of this would be the RMS Titanic, or (for a more modern vessel which is still afloat) the S.S. Empire State 6, the training ship for SUNY Maritime College. A transom stern is not rounded. It's a straight "flat" stern and sits directly over the rudder. This is the design you see on containerships and tankers today. It uses less steel and doesn't effect the efficiency of the vessel when underway.
The transom is the stern of a boat or ship. On a small boat the outboard engine is clamped to the transom.
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The stern just means the rear part of a ship or boat .Transom
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It is located at the stern
a flat termination to a stern, above the water line.
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The transom on a boat is the stern on which an outboard motor can be clamped.
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