Question 2435 Deck General

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When you have a tow alongside, your stern should extend aft of the tow in order to _______________.

A let the barge deflect floating objects from your propeller
B obtain better steering control
C avoid obscuring your stern light
D provide a better lead for your lines
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) obtain better steering control. When you have a tow alongside, extending your stern aft of the tow provides better steering control. This is because the stern acting as a pivot point gives you more leverage and responsiveness when maneuvering the combined vessel. Having the stern extend aft allows you to turn the tow more easily and maintain better directional control. The other options are incorrect because: A) deflecting floating objects is not the primary reason, C) obscuring the stern light is not a key factor, and D) providing a lead for the lines, while important, is not the main purpose of extending the stern aft.

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