The difference between the forward and aft drafts is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — trim
Trim is defined in naval architecture and USCG stability standards as the longitudinal inclination of a vessel, calculated specifically as the arithmetic difference between the draft measured forward and the draft measured aft.
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