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A la abertura practicada en la bovedilla, sobre el codaste, para el paso de la cabeza del timón y juego de la caña engastada en ella, se la denomina:The opening in the counter, above the sternpost, for the rudder head and its tiller is called:
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Correct answer: d) Rudder trunk (“limera”).
Why it is correct
The rudder trunk is where the rudder stock passes through the hull. The stern tube is for the prop shaft.
Why the others are not
- a) The stock itself.
- b) Covers the prop.
- c) For the prop.
How to work it out in the exam
- Trunk: rudder. Tube: prop.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 1 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 2 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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