Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Fold the hose so that the male coupling is about 4 feet from the female coupling, then roll it up.
Folding the hose so the male coupling sits approximately four feet short of the female coupling creates a protective offset. When rolled, the outer hose wrap fully shields the delicate external threads of the male coupling from impact damage during storage or deployment.
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