Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2561 (Set 77)

The sailing drafts are: FWD 14'-08", AFT 15'-06" and the GM is 4.8 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 40° inclination.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 4.3 feet

Utilizing the Stability Data Reference Book section 1 blue pages, calculate the mean draft from the given trims and align with the 4.8 feet GM to accurately interpolate the 40-degree righting arm as 4.3 feet.

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