Question 3897 Deck General
70% to passThe riding pawl is _______________.
A
a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat
B
the device that locks the deck lashings of the Peck and Hale system
C
the lug that rides on the eccentric rib and engages the locking ring on the windlass
D
a safety interlock in a cargo winch that prevents the runner from overspeeding
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat. The riding pawl is a safety device on a windlass that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat (the drum on the windlass that the cable wraps around). This is an important function to ensure the anchor does not accidentally deploy when not intended. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the purpose and function of the riding pawl on a windlass.
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