Question 4160 Deck General

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You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 90°? See Illustration D035DG

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking...
A 490 yards
B 790 yards
C 885 yards
D 350 yards
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 790 yards. The advance for a 90-degree turn is the distance the vessel's pivot point travels in the direction of the original course during the turn. Based on the data provided in the illustration D035DG, the advance for the 90-degree turn is 790 yards. The other options are incorrect because: A) 490 yards is too short for the given turn characteristics. C) 885 yards is too long for the given turn characteristics. D) 350 yards is too short for the given turn characteristics.

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