Question 4144 Deck General

The correct answer is B) decrease your engine speed. When a propeller is racing in rough weather, it indicates that the propeller is coming out of the water frequently, which can damage the engine. To prevent this, the proper response is to decrease the engine speed, which will reduce the propeller's rpm and prevent it from racing. Increasing the engine speed (option A) or ignoring the issue (option D) would only exacerbate the problem. Stopping the engine completely (option C) is not necessary and would eliminate the ability to maneuver the vessel effectively in the rough conditions.