Deck General · Stability Definitions
A vessel drawing 12 feet forward and 14 feet aft in salt water is said to be:
- AOn an even keel
- BTrimmed by the head by 2 feet
- CTrimmed by the stern by 2 feet✓ Correct
- DListed 2 feet to starboard
Explanation
Trim = aft draft - forward draft = 14 - 12 = 2 feet. Since aft draft exceeds forward draft, the vessel is trimmed by the stern. Trim by the head would mean the bow draft is deeper than the stern.
Authority: Stability & Trim (USCG deck topic)
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