Question 1834 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) turn of the bilge. The area indicated by the letter G in the illustration D033DG is known as the turn of the bilge. This is the curved transition between the bottom of the hull and the side of the vessel, where the hull changes direction from the flat bottom to the vertical sides. This is a critical structural feature that helps provide strength and stability to the vessel's hull. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) garboard refers to the strake or plank closest to the keel, B) entrance refers to the forward part of the hull where the water flows into the vessel, and D) stringer plate refers to a longitudinal structural member, not the curved area shown by the letter G.