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 A — 4.3 feet
Calculate the mean draft to select the appropriate stability data table. Using the provided GM of 4.8 feet, interpolate or select the righting arm value at 40 degrees inclination from the blue pages. This process follows standard USCG stability assessment procedures for determining vessel righting characteristics at specific angles.
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