In order to correctly open a new coil of...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5184eb

In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?

Question 1 of 27070

In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Natural fiber line construction (manila line is usually laid, not braided) • How twist and kinks form if a coil is opened incorrectly • Difference between pulling from inside vs. outside of a coil

💭 Think About

• Which method will let the line come out in the same direction as it was laid during manufacture? • Which options are most likely to create twists, hockles, and kinks in a 3-strand manila line? • Think about how you would let a garden hose or extension cord out so it doesn’t tangle—what’s the similar idea here?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice lets the line roll freely so each turn comes off the coil in order • Eliminate any option that would spin or twist the coil as the line is pulled from the center • Consider which method is commonly taught for new natural-fiber coils on deck in seamanship manuals

Question 1 of 27070

In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?

Unreel the coil from a spool

Secure the outside end and unroll the coil on the deck

Pull the tagged end from the top of the coil

Pull the tagged end at the bottom, up through the eye of the coil