An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length,... - USCG Deck General

An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may _______________.

A cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads

B cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg

C put excessive strain on each leg

D None of the above

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) put excessive strain on each leg. When the legs of an ocean towing bridle are too short, it can put excessive strain on each leg of the bridle. This is because the shorter legs will not be able to distribute the load evenly, leading to an unbalanced and concentrated strain on each individual leg. This can potentially lead to the bridle failing or the towing operation becoming unstable and dangerous. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the bridle legs jumping clear is not the primary issue with short bridle legs, and B) unequal load distribution is a symptom of the underlying problem, not the core issue.

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