Question 140 Deck General

The correct answer is A) The gooseneck. The gooseneck is the hinge fitting used to attach the boom to the mast on a sailboat. This allows the boom to pivot and move freely relative to the mast, enabling the adjustment of the sail. The gooseneck is a critical component in the rigging of a sailboat, providing the necessary flexibility and control over the sail. The other answer choices are not the correct terms for this specific hinge fitting. The swivel is a different type of rotational fitting, the pintle is the vertical hinge pin that attaches a rudder, and the step is the socket where the mast is seated on the boat's deck.