You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 90°? See Illustration D035DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 790 yards
Analyzing radar plot data from illustration D035DG for a 90-degree turn requires measuring the perpendicular distance traveled along the original course line from initial rudder execution, which calculates to 790 yards of advance.
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