When water-cooled engines are installed on small passenger vessels, the cooling system __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
46 CFR mandates that cooling systems for small passenger vessels must be reliable. This includes requiring the pump to operate whenever the engine runs, utilizing a hull strainer to prevent debris from clogging the raw water intake, and permitting closed fresh water systems to reduce internal engine corrosion.
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