Question 4216Deck General70% to pass
You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) apply right rudder.
When backing with twin engines and the port engine stalls, you need to apply right rudder to continue backing on course. This is because with the port engine stalled, the starboard engine will provide the sole thrust, causing the boat to yaw to the left. Applying right rudder counteracts this yaw and keeps the boat moving in the desired direction.
The other options are incorrect: A) keeping the rudder amidships would allow the boat to yaw off course, C) applying left rudder would exacerbate the yaw, and D) increasing engine speed would not address the directional issue caused by the stalled port engine.
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