Which outcome results when longship steering rope frays during tacking?

💡 Explanation

Reduced rudder control occurs because rope failure diminishes the Tension Transfer mechanism, reducing transmitted force; therefore directional changes lessen, rather than improved stability, stress reduction or more sail damage which are results of different failures.

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