When hoisting a boat on gravity type davits using an electric motor driven winch, the davit arms should be brought up __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — until just before they make contact with the limit switch, and then hand cranked to their final position

To prevent mechanical over-travel and limit switch damage, electric winches must be stopped just before contact, relying on manual hand-cranking for final stowed positioning against the davit head stops.