Question 4396 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 5,063 kips. To calculate the bow leg reaction, we need to use the formula for calculating the moments acting on the vessel. Since the TCG is -0.5 feet to port of the centerline, this means the weight is acting on the starboard side. We can use the formula: Bow leg reaction = (Total weight x LCG) / (Vessel length). Plugging in the given values, we get: Bow leg reaction = (15,400 kips x 120.00 feet) / (Vessel length). Solving for the vessel length, we get 5,063 kips. The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula and account for the weight distribution and moment acting on the vessel.