Question 1969 Deck General

The correct answer is B) reeve the gantline through. When rigging a bosun's chair, a tail block or lizard is used to reeve the gantline (a rope used to raise and lower the chair) through it. This allows the gantline to be properly threaded and secured, ensuring the safe and controlled movement of the bosun's chair as it is raised or lowered. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary purpose of using a tail block or lizard when rigging a bosun's chair. Option A is incorrect as the tail block/lizard is not used to prevent the chair from swinging. Option C is incorrect as the tail block/lizard is not used to guide the chair down a stay. Option D is incorrect as the tail block/lizard is not used to run paint or tools up to a sailor in the chair.