Deck General USCG Question #5386 (Set 168)

How should manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid be coiled?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — they should be coiled in a clockwise direction

Standard three-strand right-hand laid rope must always be coiled in a clockwise (sun-wise) direction to respect its internal construction lay, preventing unnatural distortion, structural strain, and dangerous kinks.

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