Deck General USCG Question #4973 (Set 154)

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°?

USCG Exam Illustration D035DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D035DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 105 yards

Turning circle characteristics defined in maneuvering manuals measure transfer as the perpendicular distance between the original course line and the position of the vessel after a 60-degree change of heading, evaluating to 105 yards based on standard tactical data.

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