The draft at the forward draft mark of a jack-up is 11 feet 3 inches while the draft at the aft draft mark is 12 feet 9 inches. The value of trim is __________.
• Trim is the difference between the aft draft and forward draft. • Convert all drafts to the same unit (inches or feet) before comparing. • A positive trim "to the stern" means the aft draft is deeper than the forward draft.
• How many total inches are in 11 feet 3 inches and in 12 feet 9 inches? • What is the numerical difference between these two draft values once they are in the same unit? • If the aft draft is larger than the forward draft, in which direction is the vessel trimmed?
• Be sure both drafts are converted into the same unit before subtracting. • Check that you subtract forward draft from aft draft to get trim to the stern. • After finding the difference, convert back to feet and inches to match the answer choices.
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