Why bollard pull calculation for barges can’t be used for ships - TheNavalArch

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by thenavalarch, Jul 16, 2021.

  1. thenavalarch
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    rangebowdrie Senior Member

    Interesting article, I've often wanted to hook a dyno/strain gage/scale, to my boat, and actually measure its "Bollard pull".
     
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    Me too.
     
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