inclination of propeller shaft
inclination of propeller shaft
(OP)
I was thinking that the inclined-shaft is used in the small boats construction. In the LNG steam ship the propeller shaft is also inclined sligtly.
I will be glad if I hear the reason for such inclination
thks.
I will be glad if I hear the reason for such inclination
thks.





RE: inclination of propeller shaft
With an inclined shaft, you can get the crank out without significantly notching the engine bearers.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA