Quiz 1 Motoring Fundamentals Flashcards
A ____-____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom
self-bailing or self-draining
A ____ is used to adjust the tension in standing rigging.
turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the ____ side of the boat.
windward or high side
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boat hook, 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 volts DC power
batteries
When connected to ____ (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery ____. While motoring, the engine-mounted ____ charges the battery.
shorepower (110 volts AC)
battery charger
alternator
The battery ____ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between house and ____ battery banks.
battery selector switch starting batteries (engine)
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
