Question 3897Deck General70% to pass
The riding pawl is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat.
The riding pawl is a safety device on a windlass that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat (the drum on the windlass that the cable wraps around). This is an important function to ensure the anchor does not accidentally deploy when not intended. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the purpose and function of the riding pawl on a windlass.
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