Question 1883 Deck General

The correct answer is D) be 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of at least 1500 lbs. This is because according to the regulations, painters (lines) fitted to life floats and buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 49 or less persons must be at least 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of at least 1500 lbs. This ensures that the painter is long enough to reach the water and strong enough to support the weight of the life float or buoyant apparatus and its occupants. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the specific requirements outlined in the regulations. Option A specifies nylon rope of a different size, option B specifies manila rope of a different size, and option C specifies a higher breaking strength than the required 1500 lbs.