Question 3470 Deck General

The correct answer is C) palms. Palms are special plates installed on either side of the flukes (the curved part of an anchor) to help set the flukes in the correct tripping position when the anchor is being retrieved. This arrangement helps prevent the anchor from becoming stuck or "tripping" during the retrieval process. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Stabilizers refer to a different component of the anchor system. B) Stocks are the horizontal crosspiece at the top of the anchor. D) Trippers is not a standard term used to describe this anchor component.