You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 60°?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 140 yards (126 meters)
Transfer is the lateral distance a vessel moves from its original course line during a turn. By analyzing the provided maneuvering data in illustration D035DG for a 60-degree turn, the lateral displacement from the original track is determined to be 140 yards, representing the vessel's specific turning characteristics.
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