Question 1774 Deck General

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You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led _______________.

A both to the outboard side of the stage

B both to the inboard side of the stage

C either both to the inboard or both to the outboard side of the stage

D one to the inboard and the other to the outboard

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) one to the inboard and the other to the outboard. The reasoning for this is that for stability of the stage, the downhaul lines should be led in opposite directions - one to the inboard side and the other to the outboard side. This helps to distribute the forces and prevent the stage from becoming unstable or tipping over. The other options are incorrect because: A) and B) would concentrate the forces in one direction, making the stage less stable. C) does not specify the optimal configuration for stability.

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