Questions 1 Flashcards
A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom.
self-bailing
A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.
turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the boat.
windward
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the _____ _____.
cockpit locker
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder post to allow steering to resume.
emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the lowest point.
bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is a good practice to close all _____ when leaving the boat unattended.
seacocks
Type “B” fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires.
flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____ power, which is provided by the house _____.
12; DC; batteries
When connected to _____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery _____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries.
shore power; charger; alternator
The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between house and _____ battery banks.
selector; starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.
pins (or rings)
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the _____ outlet.
water; exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply.
fuel
When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vice versa) it is critical to pause in _____ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to idle speed.
neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____.
wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in reverse gear is called prop _____.
walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to _____.
port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either _____ _____ flag (red with diagonal white stripe) or International Code flag _____ (vertical white and blue swallowtail).
recreational diver; “A”
Name of the item in the diagram labeled “a”
stemhead fitting
Name of the item in the diagram labeled “b”
primary winch
Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “c”
toerail
Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “d”
cockpit sole
Name of the item in the diagram labeled “e”
binnacle
