Question 2130 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) has poor stability. A vessel that rolls slowly and sluggishly typically indicates that the vessel has poor stability. Stability refers to a vessel's ability to return to an upright position after being heeled or rolled. Vessels with poor stability will have a slow, sluggish roll that takes longer to right itself, as opposed to a vessel with good stability that will have a quicker, more responsive roll. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the symptoms of a slow, sluggish roll. Option A (off-center weights) may contribute to poor stability, but is not the direct cause. Option C (greater draft forward) would affect the vessel's trim, not necessarily its stability. Option D (taking on water) would typically cause the vessel to list or heel over, not roll sluggishly.