Question 4140 Deck General

70% to pass

When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has _______________.

A yawed
B pitchpoled
C trimmed
D broached
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) broached. When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, it is said to have "broached." Broaching occurs when the boat's heading shifts perpendicular to the direction of the waves and wind, exposing the boat to the risk of capsizing. This can happen due to the boat losing control or being overpowered by the environmental conditions. The other options are incorrect. Yawing refers to the boat's tendency to swing left and right of its intended course, while pitchpoling is when the bow of the boat digs into a wave and the boat flips end-over-end. Trimming is the adjustment of the boat's trim to optimize stability and performance, which is not the same as broaching.

Related Questions
Q@q.QuestionNumber:If there is unsafe machinery on a mobile offshore drilling unit, who is responsi... Q@q.QuestionNumber:During the passage of a severe storm the maximum vertical moments, including fre... Q@q.QuestionNumber:Every injury aboard a commercial fishing industry vessel must be reported to the... Q@q.QuestionNumber:Which knot shown in illustration D030DG below is a French bowline? Q@q.QuestionNumber:Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is know...

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Deck General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Center USCG National Maritime Center Merchant Mariner Credentials
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Want to practice with timed exams?

Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience with progress tracking.

Get the App