Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — a chinese stopper
A Chinese stopper is specifically designed with a soft line and a toggle configuration to safely and securely grip high-modulus synthetic lines when transferring them from a winch gypsy head to bitts without damaging the synthetic fibers.
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