Seamanship Question #12
 

1 point each

Explain the effect known as "bank cushion".

Explain the effect know as "bank suction".

What is the result of the two effect combined?

Seamanship Question #12
 

Narrow water, shallow with steep banks.

a boat will push water with the bow which will build up a high
pressure or cushion which will force the bow away from the bank.

suction will happen at the stern which will pull the stern into the
bank.

result can be a sharp veer to the opposite bank.



On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:14:03 GMT, "Bart Senior"
wrote:

1 point each

Explain the effect known as "bank cushion".

Explain the effect know as "bank suction".

What is the result of the two effect combined?

Seamanship Question #12
 

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:14:03 GMT, "Bart Senior"
wrote this crap:

1 point each

Explain the effect known as "bank cushion".


Having enough money in your checking account to cover any emergencies.


Explain the effect know as "bank suction".


Paying a high service charge when you don't have the minimun required
for free checking.


What is the result of the two effect combined?


Your wife goes shopping for new shoes.





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Seamanship Question #12
 

Marc wrote:
Narrow water, shallow with steep banks.

a boat will push water with the bow which will build up a high
pressure or cushion which will force the bow away from the bank.

suction will happen at the stern which will pull the stern into the
bank.

result can be a sharp veer to the opposite bank.

If handled correctly, can also be a way of making a turn in the
river/channel, without the use of rudder.

otn

Seamanship Question #12
 

1 point to you Marc.


Marc wrote
Narrow water, shallow with steep banks.

a boat will push water with the bow which will build up a high
pressure or cushion which will force the bow away from the bank.

suction will happen at the stern which will pull the stern into the
bank.

result can be a sharp veer to the opposite bank.



On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:14:03 GMT, "Bart Senior"
wrote:

1 point each

Explain the effect known as "bank cushion".

Explain the effect know as "bank suction".

What is the result of the two effect combined?