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 180°?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 850 yards
Transfer represents the lateral distance from the original course line to the vessel's position at a specific point in a turn. Using the data provided in illustration D035DG, the lateral displacement at the 180-degree mark of the turning circle is measured as 850 yards for this specific vessel.
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