Question 3989Deck General70% to pass
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. As the anchor dredges, you should expect the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate.
When a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller goes astern with the anchor down, the stern will tend to walk to the port side, but at a reduced rate compared to normal. This is because the anchor provides resistance, which reduces the amount of stern walk. The anchor also acts as a pivot point, further limiting the stern's movement.
The other options are incorrect:
A) The stern would not walk to port at a faster rate, as the anchor provides resistance.
C) The vessel would not back in a straight line, as the anchor would cause the stern to walk to port.
D) The stern would walk to the port side, not the same side as the anchor, due to the right-handed propeller.
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