The sailing drafts are: FWD 16'-06", AFT 17'-04" and the GM is 2.6 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 15° inclination.

Correct Answer: Option B — 0.8 foot

Entering the Stability Data Reference Book blue pages with the mean draft and provided GM, interpolation along the cross-curves of stability yields a righting arm of 0.4 foot at 15 degrees inclination, following standard USCG hydrostatic assessment procedures.