Question 3918 Deck General

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You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, the _______________.

A scope should always be at least ten times the depth of the water
B scope should always be less than 5 times the depth of the water
C anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped
D anchor may be dropped from the hawsepipe
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) the anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped. This is the correct answer because when anchoring in relatively deep water, it is recommended to lower the anchor close to the bottom before dropping it. This helps ensure the anchor sets properly and bites into the seafloor rather than freefalling a long distance. Lowering the anchor to within 2 fathoms (12 feet) of the bottom is a common guideline for small to medium vessels in deep water. The other options are incorrect - A) calling for an overly long scope, and B) and D) both being too restrictive for the depth of water specified.

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