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sterndrive [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
DEF

Arrangement used mainly in pleasure crafts where an inboard engine drives an outboard steerable propeller unit.

OBS

The propeller unit also acts as an active rudder. The word sterndrive has replaced the term inboard-outboard for this type of arrangement. Vessels so equipped are known as sterndrives.

Key term(s)
  • stern drive
  • stern-drive

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux
DEF

Système de propulsion utilisé principalement sur les embarcations de plaisance. [Il consiste] en un engin monté à bord de l'embarcation auquel est relié un mécanisme de gouverne avec hélice de propulsion fixé à l'extérieur de l'embarcation.

OBS

stern-drive : Ce terme réfère aussi aux embarcations ainsi propulsées.

OBS

moteur semi-hors-bord : L'auteur n'a pu trouver une justification pour l'emploi de ce terme. Tout comme le mot en-bord pour traduire l'anglais inboard, c'est une expression qui existe mais qui est peu employée par les marins professionnels et plaisanciers.

OBS

sterndrive : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Key term(s)
  • stern drive

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
OBS

In this type of boat, the engine is located in the boat and the drive shaft runs through the rear bull or stern. The propeller is mounted on the end of the shaft.

Key term(s)
  • sterndrive
  • stern-drive

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Propulsion des bateaux
OBS

Il s'agit d'une embarcation à moteur intérieur, qui lui est doté d'un arbre qui traverse la coque dans sa partie arrière, et sur lequel est montée l'hélice.

Spanish

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