Question

What kind of vessel are Nicolas and the narrator supposed to use in their mission?

A.
a shrimp catcher


B.
an innocent-looking craft


C.
a familiar fish-patrol sloop


D.
trim, natty boats made for speed and bad weather

Answer 1

d. trim , natty boats made  for speed and bad weather.

Answer 2

B. an innocent-looking craft

THey needed a boat that was an "innocent looking craft" so they could fool the oyster pirates into thinking they really only just wanted to go oyster catching/hunting.