Question 110 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Marconi rigged. Most recreational sailing craft that have triangular sails are Marconi rigged. This term refers to the configuration of the mast and sails, where the mast is stepped near the bow and the mainsail has a triangular shape, tapering to the top of the mast. This is the most common rig for modern recreational sailboats, as it provides an efficient and easy-to-handle sail plan. The other options are incorrect because: A) Square rigged refers to square-shaped sails that are suspended from horizontal yards on the mast, which is not typical of recreational sailboats; B) Gaff rigged has a four-sided mainsail with a spar (gaff) at the top; and C) Spinnaker rigged refers to the use of a specialized sail, the spinnaker, which is not the main working sail on most recreational boats.