Question 1960 Deck General
70% to passA "skiff hook" is a device used to do which of the following?
A
join a towline to a pair of towing bridles
B
attach a towline to the eye bolt to the bow of a trailer-able boat
C
shorten the length of catenary in the towline
D
to create a temporary fairlead
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) attach a towline to the eye bolt to the bow of a trailer-able boat. A skiff hook is a device used to securely attach a towline to the bow of a trailer-able boat, typically to the eye bolt or towing eye. This allows the boat to be safely towed behind another vessel. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the primary function of a skiff hook. The other options are incorrect because: A) a skiff hook is not used to join a towline to towing bridles, C) it does not shorten the catenary in the towline, and D) it is not used to create a temporary fairlead.
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