After the boat is at the top of the davit heads, the davit arms begin moving up the tracks and are stopped by the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — limit switch
During lifeboat recovery, the electric winch hoists the boat to the davit heads and up the tracks until an integrated limit switch trips, cutting motor power to prevent structural contact with the final stops.
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