Question 6 of 30
An inflatable life raft is stabilized against flipping and wind drift primarily by:
A
A heavy iron keel
B
The water-filled stability pockets underneath it
C
Rigging lines on top
D
The weight of its canopy
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: The water-filled stability pockets underneath it.
Water-filled stability pockets, also known as water pockets or bags, located under the life raft fill with seawater immediately upon inflation to add weight and lower the center of gravity, preventing capsizing.