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the u.s. coast guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based on the vessels length. how must an operator measure the length of their vessel?
a from the inside of the bow to the inside of the stern
b from the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern
c from the starboard side to the port side of the vessel
d from the outside attachment at the bow to the outside attachment at the stern

Explanation:

The U.S. Coast Guard regulations for measuring vessel length specify that it should be measured from the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern. This is a standard requirement for determining the length - based equipment - carrying rules.

Answer:

B. From the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern