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bokken

English translation: cradles

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Dutch term or phrase:bokken
English translation:cradles
Entered by: Patrick John Burhorn

13:23 Jan 4, 2016
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / Marina/Boat storage
Dutch term or phrase: bokken
Dear colleagues,

Today I need you help regarding the term "bokken" in the very last sentence of the following text passage.

Winterstalling bij Nauticadam, Jachthaven/Werf Twellegea

Nauticadam heeft meer dan 40 jaar ervaring met het plaatsen van boten op de wal.
Tevens kunt u hier één van onze havens vinden, Jachthaven Twellegea met ruim 70 ligplaatsen. De haven en werf bevinden zich in het pittoreske Nieuwendam, Amsterdam Noord. Deze locatie ligt slechts op 15 minuten rijden van het centraal station, is perfect bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer en biedt gratis parkeergelegenheid.

U kunt uw boot in het water laten liggen, stallen op ons afgesloten buitenterrein, of u kiest voor de overdekte winterstalling. Uw sloep, boot, zeil- of motorjacht staat daar veilig en droog. Met onze portaalkraan zetten wij probleemloos boten van maximaal 30 ton op de wal. Ook zijn er stabiele bokken die exact op maat van de boot kunnen worden afgesteld.

Thank you in advance for your input/translation suggestions (preferably English UK) and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Patrick John Burhorn
Germany
Local time: 10:12
cradles
Explanation:
At Mike's and Barend's suggestion. Thanks, pals.
Selected response from:

Evgeny Artemov (X)
South Africa
Local time: 10:12
Grading comment
Thank you very much for your help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +6cradles
Evgeny Artemov (X)
4 +4boat stands
Lianne van de Ven
3 +2trestle stands
Michael Beijer
4trestles
Ripsime Bailleux (X)


Discussion entries: 13





  

Answers


53 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
boat stands


Explanation:
This would do in US EN.
There are all kinds of boat stands, sailboats, motor boats, small, large....

Google images:
https://goo.gl/xMhvUv

Professionals use boat stands:
http://boatstands.com/

BOOTBOKKEN.NL levert een compleet programma in bootstalling- en showroombokken.
http://www.bootbokken.nl/

Lianne van de Ven
United States
Local time: 04:12
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 46

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Beijer: nice and general (and probably the safest option, as it can't really be wrong )
9 mins
agree  Evgeny Artemov (X)
10 mins
agree  Ripsime Bailleux (X)
22 mins
agree  Kitty Brussaard: Agree with Michael, boat stands is probably the safest option here. / Or would these rather be known as 'bootsteunen' in NL? // As far as I can see, 'bokken' are single/integrated support frames vs 'boat stands' used as multiple standalone items.
36 mins
  -> Ik zie dezelfde resultaten voor bootsteunen als voor bokken. 'Boot op de bok' gaat niet over de technische details, 'cradle' of steun//Bokken en steunen worden hier door elkaar gebruikt: http://www.bootbokken.nl/page11.php
agree  David Walker (X)
3 hrs
disagree  Wiard Sterk: In the UK we use cradles. Don't think you would get far with 'boat stand' in marinas here.
19 hrs
  -> Well, I do mention that it would do in US EN, but maybe you overlooked that?
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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
trestle stands


Explanation:
see e.g.: http://www.uyc-marine.com/Motor_Boat_Trestle_Stands.htm

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Note added at 26 mins (2016-01-04 13:50:09 GMT)
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Van Dale NL/EN:

bok =
3. draaggestel
(voornamelijk in samenstellingen) horse
rack, frame, trestle

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Note added at 27 mins (2016-01-04 13:51:12 GMT)
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"Motor Boat Trestle Stands

These Trestle Stands are ideal for storing small Motor Boats and Ribs
Incorporating 2 trestle stands (front and rear) with wooden rails bolted to the galvanised stands, this design ensures that the full length of the hull is supported." (http://www.uyc-marine.com/Motor_Boat_Trestle_Stands.htm )

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Note added at 29 mins (2016-01-04 13:52:46 GMT)
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"Boat Trestles – MK1

Following on from my earlier post on constructing simple low “dogs” for rowing shells, this post describes the construction of larger rowing boat trestles. The aim was to create some sturdy trestles to replenish the dwindling collection at the Cantabrigian boat club." (http://www.jwshale.com/2012/08/boat-trestles-mk1/ )(see image!)

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Note added at 1 hr (2016-01-04 14:29:29 GMT)
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or "cradle boat stands", or "cradles"

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 15

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Evgeny Artemov (X)
23 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  Ripsime Bailleux (X)
49 mins
  -> Thanks!
neutral  Kitty Brussaard: As far as I can see, the term 'trestles' seems to be used mainly in relation to rowing boats. Your last option (cradles) seems to be more generally applicable.
1 hr
  -> Indeed. I agree: "cradles" or "boat stands" then.
neutral  Lianne van de Ven: Eens met Kitty.
1 hr
  -> Yup.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
trestles


Explanation:
pretty much same as previous opinions :)

Ripsime Bailleux (X)
Australia
Local time: 18:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Kitty Brussaard: Mainly used for rowing boats, as far as I can see.
17 mins
neutral  Lianne van de Ven: trestles zijn saw horses, hooguit voor kleine bootjes idd.
42 mins
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +6
cradles


Explanation:
At Mike's and Barend's suggestion. Thanks, pals.


Evgeny Artemov (X)
South Africa
Local time: 10:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you very much for your help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barend van Zadelhoff: I would go for this.
9 mins
  -> Thank you Barend! :-)
agree  Michael Beijer: :) / also nice that someone with actual UK experience (WiardS) has corroborated this
18 mins
  -> Thank you Mike! :-)
agree  LouisV (X)
4 hrs
  -> Thank you Louis!
agree  Wiard Sterk: My boat is lifted into a cradle every winter.
17 hrs
  -> Thank you Wiard!
agree  Kitty Brussaard: On the basis of 'voortschrijdend inzicht', I now think this is indeed the best answer (assuming 'bokken' is used here in the true sense of the word (EN cradles) and does not comprise 'bootsteunen' (EN boat stands / yacht legs) as well.
20 hrs
  -> Thank you Kitty!
agree  Lianne van de Ven: Voor EN-UK, yes
22 hrs
  -> Thank you Lianne!
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