On the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum aft extension of the cantilever places the rotary __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — 40.00 feet aft of the transom

Vessel stability and operational capacity booklets define cantilever reach limits based on structural moment constraints. For the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum aft extension of the cantilever places the center of the rotary table exactly 40.00 feet aft of the vessel transom.