What is true trim and apparent trim?« Back to Questions List

Posted by Rajat

Asked on August 27, 2020 2:38 am

Apparent trim is the value of the trim obtained after subtracting the VISUAL aft draft from the VISUAL forward draft.
True trim is the value of the trim obtained after subtracting the CORRECTED AFT draft from the CORRECTED forward draft. The CORRECTED DRAFTS are the drafts at perpendiculars.

Posted by marinetales

Answered On August 28, 2020 12:20 am