Question 26 of 30
The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is
A
A) manually disengaged when hoisting a boat
B
B) applied by dropping the counterweighted lever
C
C) controlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
D
D) automatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) applied by dropping the counterweighted lever.
The hand brake of a gravity davit lifeboat winch is normally held in the 'off' position by a counterweighted lever. Releasing or 'dropping' this lever applies the brake, halting the descent of the lifeboat.