Question 1692 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) caulking. Small hull leaks can be temporarily repaired by caulking, which involves filling or sealing the leak with a waterproof material to prevent further water ingress. This is a common temporary fix for minor hull damage or leaks on vessels until more permanent repairs can be made. The other answer choices are not appropriate for temporarily repairing small hull leaks. Parceling, parbuckling, and seizing are techniques used for other purposes, such as wrapping rope or securing heavy objects, and would not effectively stop a hull leak.