Question 1964 Deck General

The correct answer is D) never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay. The reasoning behind this is that when rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle, the shackle pin must not be allowed to ride on the stay. This is because the shackle pin can become worn or damaged over time, which could lead to the shackle failing and the bosun's chair becoming detached from the stay, potentially causing a dangerous situation. To prevent this, the shackle must be positioned in a way that keeps the pin from directly contacting the stay. The other options are incorrect because they do not address the specific issue of the shackle pin riding on the stay. Using a hook (A), running the gantline through the shackle (B), or tying the bitter end to the shackle (C) do not directly address the need to prevent the shackle pin from contacting the stay.