Re: Trunion

[Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>]

On Sat, 9 May 1998, Joe Curry wrote:

> Now I'm waiting to hear "gudgeon pins" mentioned as part of US engines.

A "gudgeon" is the other half of a "pintle"-- both of these make up the
hinge by which a sailboat rudder turns.  Why not call it a hinge?  A
gudgeon-and-pintle comes apart quickly so that your rudder will not touch
bottom when you beach the boat.

-Malcolm
arrrr