Questions 1 Flashcards

1
Q

A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom.

A

self-bailing

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2
Q

A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables.

A

turnbuckle

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3
Q

When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the _____ side of the boat.

A

windward

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4
Q

Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines, and even extra sails can be stowed in the _____ _____.

A

cockpit locker

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5
Q

If the wheel-steering system fails, then an _____ _____ may be fitted to the rudder post to allow steering to resume.

A

emergency tiller

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6
Q

The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _____, where water may accumulate at the lowest point.

A

bilge

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7
Q

To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is a good practice to close all _____ when leaving the boat unattended.

A

seacocks

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8
Q

Type “B” fire extinguishers are used to combat _____ based fires.

A

flammable liquid or petroleum

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9
Q

Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _____ volts _____ power, which is provided by the house _____.

A

12; DC; batteries

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10
Q

When connected to _____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery _____. While motoring, the engine-mounted _____ charges the batteries.

A

shore power; charger; alternator

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11
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The battery _____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between house and _____ battery banks.

A

selector; starting

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12
Q

A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter _____.

A

pins (or rings)

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13
Q

Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that _____ is flowing out of the _____ outlet.

A

water; exhaust

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14
Q

A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _____ supply.

A

fuel

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15
Q

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.

A

neutral

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16
Q

The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop _____.

A

wash

17
Q

The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the engine is in reverse gear is called prop _____.

A

walk

18
Q

With the engine in reverse gear, a right-handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to _____.

A

port

19
Q

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).

A

recreational diver; “A”

20
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “a”

A

stemhead fitting

21
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “b”

A

primary winch

22
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “c”

A

toerail

23
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “d”

A

cockpit sole

24
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “e”

A

binnacle

25
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “f”

A

hatch

26
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “g”

A

chainplate

27
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “h”

A

cockpit coaming

28
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “i”

A

turnbuckle

29
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “j”

A

Companionway

30
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “a”

A

quarter berth

31
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “b”

A

locker

32
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “c”

A

v-berth

33
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “d”

A

galley

34
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “e”

A

head

35
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “f”

A

chart table

36
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “g”

A

portlight

37
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “h”

A

cabin sole

38
Q

Name of the iItem in the diagram labeled “i”

A

saloon