The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard

SOLAS and 46 CFR require painters to have a long eye splice at the bitter end secured via a hardwood toggle attached to the thwart with a lanyard, allowing rapid manual release under load.