The possibility of wake damage can be...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5183d8

The possibility of wake damage can be reduced by following which action?

Question 1 of 27070

The possibility of wake damage can be reduced by following which action?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Wake damage is caused by the size and force of waves your vessel creates • How speed affects wake height and energy near moored boats, docks, and shorelines • Why distance off and careful maneuvering matter when passing moored vessels

💭 Think About

• Which option would most directly reduce the size and energy of the waves your boat is producing? • Think about what happens to your boat’s wake as you increase and decrease speed—when is it generally smallest? • Which actions might actually make the wake worse or push it closer to the moored vessel rather than reducing its impact?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice clearly results in less wave energy reaching the moored vessel • Eliminate any options that involve sudden or repeated speed or rudder changes, which can increase wake or cause unpredictable motion • Avoid any answer that places your vessel closer to moored boats, where your wake will have a stronger effect

Question 1 of 27070

The possibility of wake damage can be reduced by following which action?

Slow down when passing moored vessels

Alternate engine speeds

Apply rudder in both port and starboard directions

Passing close aboard to the moored vessel