If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Asymmetrical bridle legs fail to distribute tension equally, immediately shifting the majority of the tow's dynamic load to the shorter leg, causing over-tensioning, structural failure, and potential loss of the tow.
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