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 30°?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 40 yards
According to the maneuvering data curve shown in illustration D035DG, a minor course alteration of 30 degrees yields a minimal perpendicular lateral offset, establishing the transfer distance at 40 yards.
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