Limber hole

Limber Hole A hole in between compartments in the bottom of the boat to allow water to flow into the bilge where it is sent overboard. Line ...

limber hole A small hole inside a boat that permits water to flow to the deepest part of the bilge, where the bilge pump's intake is located. line ...

limber holes Drainage holes; holes in the bilge timbers of a boat. line A rope in use aboard a vessel. linestoppers A jamcleat; a rigging that keeps tension on a line.

Limber Holes - Holes in the bottoms of floors or floor timbers for drainage; holes in the bilge crossframes to allow bilge water to drain to the lowest point, which is where the bilge pump would be located.

Parclose - Limber hole of a ship. Part - Break; e.g., the line parted under strain Parting Strop - Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

LIMBER CHAINS Chains passing through the limber holes of a vessel, by which they may be cleaned of dirt. LIMBER HOLE A hole or slot in a frame or plate for the purpose of preventing water from collecting.

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Limber Clearer - A small chain which is kept rove through the limber holes in the floors at the side of the keelson, to allow the bilge water to flow freely to the pumps; occasionally the chain is worked backwards and forwards to clear the holes.

LIMBER HOLES: Drainage Holes through bulkheads or frames. LINE: Rope and cordage used aboard a vessel. LIST: Inclination of a boat due to excess weight on one side or the other. LOG: A record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed.

See also: Boat, Shore, Keel, Pilot, Boom