Question 4228 Deck General

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You are going ahead on twin engines when you want to make a quick turn to port. Which actions will turn your boat the fastest?

A Reverse starboard engine; rudder amidships

B Reverse starboard engine; apply left rudder

C Reverse port engine; rudder amidships

D Reverse port engine; apply left rudder

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Reverse port engine; apply left rudder. Reversing the port engine and applying left rudder will create a tight turning radius to port, turning the boat faster than the other options. Reversing the starboard engine (options A and B) would make the boat turn to starboard, the opposite of what is desired. Keeping the rudder amidships (options A and C) would not provide the necessary turning force. Applying left rudder is the key to turning the boat quickly to port when reversing the port engine.

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