Review Questions 1 Flashcards
A Tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and _____ that support the mast without the need for a _____.
shrouds; backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a _____.
nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a _____ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to _____.
daggerboard; windward
A catamaran’s _____ is derived from the buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so, care must be taken to avoid overloading, and to distribute weight _____.
stability; evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the _____ _____ provides reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension.
seagull striker
The downward force of the catamaran’s mast is supported by the center _____ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the _____ crossbeam.
crossbeam; aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large _____-_____ mainsail and a roller-furling jib.
fully-battened
When a catamaran’s steering wheel is turned, the _____ operate together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased due to the lack of _____.
rudders; heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran:
engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust, electrical, fuel, bilge pumps.
An engine’s _____ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by an _____ on the same engine.
start; alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the _____ and _____ tanks are balanced, especially if they are located away from the boat’s centerline.
freshwater; fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but it’s still advisable to take _____ to avoid burns and _____.
precautions; scalds
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “a”
forward crossbeam
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “b”
ramp or catwalk
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “c”
deckhouse
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “d”
seagull striker
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “e”
keel
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “f”
bridgedeck
Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “g”
trampoline
Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “h”
forestay
Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “i”
diamond stays
Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “j”
topping lift
Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “k”
spreader or strut
Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “l”
mainsheet traveler
