Question 1301 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) To allow water in the bilge to get to the boat drain. Limber holes are small openings or channels cut in the floor timbers of a boat, typically near the keel. Their purpose is to allow water that accumulates in the bilge (the lowest internal part of the boat's hull) to drain out through the boat's drain. This ensures that water does not pool in the bilge, which could lead to stability issues or damage to the boat's structure. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary function of limber holes. Limber holes are not primarily for air circulation (A), structural flexibility (B), or draining water overboard directly (C).