A yawl is a sailing vessel with __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post
A yawl is a two-masted sailing vessel rigged with a mainmast forward and a significantly smaller mizzenmast stepped abaft (behind) the rudder post, which differentiates it from a ketch where the mizzen is stepped forward of the rudder post.
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