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Which is TRUE concerning flanking rudders as used on the Western Rivers?

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Which is TRUE concerning flanking rudders as used on the Western Rivers?

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• Flanking rudders on Western Rivers towboats and where they are located relative to the propellers • How a towboat controls its tow when moving astern (backing) in a river current • Difference between devices that stop a vessel and devices that steer or assist maneuvering

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• Think about when a towboat on the Western Rivers most needs extra steering help: is it when going ahead in open water or when backing and working in current? • Ask yourself what type of equipment is normally used to reduce stopping distance, and is that the same as rudders or something else? • Consider the physical location of flanking rudders on a towboat: would that position be better for protecting other rudders, or for controlling water flow when backing?

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• Verify the primary purpose of flanking rudders: is it protection, stopping, or steering control in special situations? • Confirm whether flanking rudders are permanent parts of the towboat hull or portable gear attached to the tow or drag strings • Check how flanking rudders affect handling while going astern in current, especially on the Western Rivers

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Question 1 of 20

Which is TRUE concerning flanking rudders as used on the Western Rivers?

Flanking rudders are portable fixtures mounted to each drag string to aid in steering

The main function of flanking rudders is to stop the vessel in a shorter distance

Flanking rudders are installed to protect the main rudders of the towboat

They aid in the maneuverability of a towboat when going astern

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Which is TRUE concerning flanking rudders as used on the Western Rivers?

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