Question 142 Deck General
70% to passA schooner is a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with _______________.
A
two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudder post
B
a single mast
C
at least two masts: a foremast and a mainmast
D
two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) at least two masts: a foremast and a mainmast. A schooner is a fore-and-aft rigged vessel, which means it has at least two masts - a foremast and a mainmast. The defining characteristic of a schooner is that the mainsail is set on the mainmast, which is the taller of the two masts. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the rigging of a schooner.
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