An LWT anchor often has difficulty tripping in __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — soft soil
LWT (Lightweight Type) anchors, such as the Danforth, rely on their fluke geometry to penetrate the seabed. In very soft soil, the flukes may fail to find sufficient resistance to 'trip' or rotate into the seabed, causing the anchor to drag along the surface rather than burying itself properly.
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