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