Question 4138Deck General70% to pass
When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) reducing yawing.
When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will shift the center of gravity of the vessel aft. This reduces the vessel's tendency to yaw, or turn side-to-side, in the heavy seas. Shifting weights aft improves the vessel's directional stability and helps it maintain a more steady course.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) increasing yawing is the opposite of what occurs, C) increasing rolling is not the primary effect, and D) reducing rolling is not the main impact of moving weights aft in this scenario.
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