Question 1406Deck Safety70% to pass
The bottom row of plating next to the keel of a lifeboat is known as the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) garboard strake.
The garboard strake is the bottom row of plating next to the keel of a lifeboat. This is the terminology used in shipbuilding and naval architecture to describe this specific structural component. The garboard strake is an important part of the boat's hull, as it provides a tight seal between the keel and the bottom planking, helping to maintain the boat's structural integrity.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the sheer strake refers to the top row of plating, B) the keel rib is a structural member that runs along the keel, and D) the bilge strake is the row of plating just above the garboard strake, closer to the boat's midline.
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