Review Questions:1

Question 1

The main halyard exits the mast at the ____ part of the mast head

Answer 1

aft

Question 2

The ___ runs below the lifelines along the entire perimeter of the deck

Answer 2

toe rail

Question 3

The forestay attaches to the hull by means of a ____

Answer 3

stem fitting

Question 4

____ for water and fuel provide an opening through which tanks below are filled

Answer 4

deck fillers

Question 5

The ___, a large knob attached to the binnacle, tensions the steering mechanism making the wheel more difficult to turn.

Answer 5

wheel brake

Question 6

The rudder post on a yawl is forward of the mizzen mast?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Hydraulic backstays and boom vangs use an electric pump for presurization.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Towing lines should not pass through bow fairleads.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Always turn the circuit breaker on the dock to “off” before disconnecting the shore power.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The “house” electrical system is also called the AC system.

Answer 10

False