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A punto de largar amarras, dejamos el barco solo con los largos de proa y popa. En general, ¿qué conseguiremos si dejamos dichos cabos amarrados a la bita por seno?About to leave, we keep only the bow and stern lines. What do we gain by leaving them round the bitt on a bight?
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Correct answer: a) We can cast off easily from on board.
Why it is correct
With the line doubled back aboard, you cast off by freeing one end. No one needs to step ashore.
Why the others are not
- b) Not the reason.
- c) Not needed.
- d) The opposite.
How to work it out in the exam
- On a bight: let go from aboard.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de octubre · PER Test 2 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de octubre · PER Test 4 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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