Question 1953 Deck Safety

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Molded depth is measured from the _______________.

A top of the garboard stake
B top of the center vertical keel
C inside of the shell
D outside of the shell
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) inside of the shell. Molded depth is measured from the inside of the shell or hull of a vessel. This is the standard measurement used in shipbuilding and is specified in the regulations governing the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not represent the proper reference point for measuring molded depth. The top of the garboard stake (A) or the top of the center vertical keel (B) would not provide an accurate measurement of the vessel's depth. Measuring from the outside of the shell (D) would yield a larger value than the true molded depth.

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