Question 4156Deck General70% to pass
You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 60°? Illustration D035DG
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 665 yards.
The advance for a turn of 60 degrees can be determined from the maneuvering characteristics data provided. The advance is the distance the vessel travels along its original course from the time the rudder is put over until the vessel is 60 degrees off that original course. Based on the given data, the advance for a 60-degree turn is 665 yards. The other answer choices are incorrect as they do not match the data provided.
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