A Coast Guard officer is gifted a boat for the Great Loop.
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If you are fighting a fire below the main deck of your vessel, which action is most important concerning the stability of the vessel?
A.Pumping fire-fighting water overboard B. Maneuvering the vessel so the fire is on the lee side
C. Removing burned debris from the cargo hold D. Shutting off electricity to damaged cables
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AN AMAZING GIFT She started as a kid on a dismasted sailboat, and after a career as a Coast Guard officer, she's now preparing to circumnavigate the Great Loop on a boat gifted to her. From white-knuckle moments to touchdown dances, this is the story of one captain's incredible journey.
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When fighting a fire below the main deck, using water from fire hoses adds weight to the vessel. This can negatively impact her stability, potentially causing her to capsize or list severely. The most critical action to maintain stability is to pump the excess water that has been used for firefighting back overboard.
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