Question 2070 Deck General

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A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you _______________.

A fasten the bitter ends to the mooring line with half hitches
B twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull
C twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line
D twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull. The reasoning behind this is that a Chinese stopper, which consists of two lines twisted together, will hold best when the ends are twisted in the direction of the pull on the mooring line. This configuration allows the friction and tension between the twisted lines to counteract the pulling force, effectively securing the mooring line. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the best practice for using a Chinese stopper. Fastening the bitter ends with half hitches (A) or holding the ends at right angles (C) or in the opposite direction (D) would not provide the same level of holding power as twisting the ends in the direction of the pull.

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