In vessel construction, the garboard strake is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — located next to and parallel to the keel
The garboard strake is positioned directly next to and parallel with the centerline keel plate, forming the transition between the bottom framing and the vertical keel structure.
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