Practice question

Why is an 'Achicador' (Manual Bailer) or bilge pump required on board an open sports boat in a bay?

  1. To scoop up sea samples for water quality testing
  2. To wash the deck with fresh water while underway
  3. To clean the hull bottom while anchored
  4. To remove accumulated water from rain, spray, or swamping to prevent capsizing and loss of stability

Answer: D — To remove accumulated water from rain, spray, or swamping to prevent capsizing and loss of stability

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