You have abandoned ship and find yourself aboard a lifeboat in a heavy sea. Your boat is able to make way through the water. Which action should you take to prevent broaching?
A
Put the sea on your stern and run as fast as the boat will go
B
Take no action to prevent broaching as this is a recommended maneuver in a heavy sea
C
Place everyone as far forward in the boat as possible to keep the bow heavy
D
Head the boat into the swells to take them at a 30 to 40 degree angle on either bow and run as slow as possible without losing steerage
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Question 1 / 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf1b
Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf1b
You have abandoned ship and find yourself aboard a lifeboat in a heavy sea. Your boat is able to make way through the water. Which action should you take to prevent broaching?
You have abandoned ship and find yourself aboard a lifeboat in a heavy sea. Your boat is able to make way through the water. Which action should you take to prevent broaching?