text: what is meant by wishbone joint in offshore jacket platforms? i am doing my thesis on jacket launching.. i came across this wen doin modelling... pls explain me abt wishbone joint and forward any sketches/dwgs if u hav on wishbone joint..  thanks in advance  rajith krrajith@yahoo.com a wishbone joint is usually found in the suspension of a vehicle. how this applies to an offshore jacket platform is beyond my knowledge. but maybe when you see this explanation  http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/suspension/index.html   it will ring a bell for you.....