A skeg (or skegg or skag) is a sternward extension of the keel of boats and ships which have a rudder mounted on the centre line. [1] The term also applies to the lowest point on an outboard …

2023年3月20日 · A skeg is a vertical tapering projection or an external structural feature at the aft of the vessel, about the centreline, directly attached to the vessel’s bottom shell plating, and …

2022年8月28日 · A skeg on a boat is a fin-like structure that extends from the bottom of the boat and helps to stabilize it and provide directional control. Skegs are often found on small boats, …

The meaning of SKEG is the stern of the keel of a ship near the sternpost; especially : the part connecting the keel with the bottom of the rudderpost in a single-screw ship.

2023年2月15日 · The skeg is part of the keel of a boat that extends to protect the rudder and propeller while also keeping the boat on a straight path. If you’ve never seen the skeg or, …

A “skeg” is an aftward extension of the keel intended to keep the boat moving straight and to protect the propeller and rudder from underwater obstructions. A “fin keel” is a narrow plate (of …

2022年8月28日 · A skeg guard is a piece of equipment that is fitted to the skeg of a boat in order to protect it from damage. The skeg is the thin, pointed fin at the back of the boat that helps to …

2024年5月3日 · A keel is the structural backbone of a boat, crucial for stability and structural integrity, whereas a skeg is a smaller fin-like structure added to improve directional stability.

5 meanings: nautical 1. a reinforcing brace between the after end of a keel and the rudderpost 2. a support at the bottom of a.... Click for more definitions.

The skeg is a structural component situated aft of a vessel, extending vertically downwards from the hull. It serves as an extension of the keel, contributing to the overall stability and …