Deck General USCG Question #3349 (Set 106)

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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