Originally Posted By: ianhutch
A gudgeon is also linked to another unusual word, 'pintle', to make the fitting for a rudder on the transom of a boat. There are usually 2 of each & the pintles are upwards-pointing spikes on the boat with the gudgeons being rings on the detachable rudder which engage the pintles to secure the rudder to the stern. Isn't nautical language fascinating?


My grandfather used to use the terms 'pintle' and 'gudgeon' when 'fixing' things on his boat.
I never knew what he was talking about. Nice memory.
Welcome ianhutch, it's good to have new folks aboard, makes for more interesting discussion.

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