You are reading draft marks on a vessel. The water level is halfway between the bottom of the number 5 and the top of the number 5. What is the draft of the vessel?

Correct Answer: Option C — 5'-03"

Draft marks are typically 1 foot in height, spaced 1 foot apart. Standard US practice reads the bottom of the number as the foot mark. When the waterline is halfway between the bottom and top of the number 5, it indicates 5 feet plus 3 inches.