Question 1146 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) 100 feet. The length of the painter (the rope used to secure the inflatable liferaft) is typically 100 feet, as per the regulations set by the U.S. Coast Guard for inflatable liferafts. This length ensures that the liferaft can be easily retrieved and maneuvered from the vessel in the event of an emergency. The other options are incorrect because 25 feet would be too short, 200 feet would be unnecessarily long, and 400 feet would be excessively long for the intended purpose of the painter.