Question 1878 Deck General

The correct answer is B) with the pin of the shackle through the chair's bridle eye. The proper way to lower yourself down a stay in a bosun's chair is to use a riding shackle with the pin of the shackle passing through the bridle eye of the chair. This allows the chair to be securely attached to the stay, providing a stable and safe descent. The other options are incorrect because: A) having the pin ride directly on the stay could allow the shackle to twist or come loose; C) using a hook is less secure than a shackle; and D) adding a second shackle is unnecessary and could introduce additional points of failure.