Question 4920 Deck General

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Considering the changes to lightweight shown in Section 5 of the COASTAL DRILLER Manual, with the rotary 36 feet aft of the transom and 4 feet to port of the centerline, and with 300 kips in the setback, the maximum hook load is limited to _______________.

A 870 kips
B 635 kips
C 335 kips
D 314 kips
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 314 kips. The explanation is as follows: 1. The correct answer is D) 314 kips, as this represents the maximum hook load limit based on the given information from the COASTAL DRILLER Manual. 2. According to the manual, with the rotary 36 feet aft of the transom and 4 feet to port of the centerline, and with 300 kips in the setback, the maximum hook load is limited to 314 kips. This is the result of the calculations and regulations outlined in the manual. 3. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the maximum hook load limit based on the provided information and the manual's guidelines.

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