Question 2070Deck General70% to pass
A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull.
The reasoning behind this is that a Chinese stopper, which consists of two lines twisted together, will hold best when the ends are twisted in the direction of the pull on the mooring line. This configuration allows the friction and tension between the twisted lines to counteract the pulling force, effectively securing the mooring line.
The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the best practice for using a Chinese stopper. Fastening the bitter ends with half hitches (A) or holding the ends at right angles (C) or in the opposite direction (D) would not provide the same level of holding power as twisting the ends in the direction of the pull.
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