Review Questions 1 Flashcards

1
Q

A Tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and _____ that support the mast without the need for a _____.

A

shrouds; backstay

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2
Q

A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a _____.

A

nacelle

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3
Q

On catamarans without fixed keels, a _____ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to _____.

A

daggerboard; windward

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4
Q

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 _____.

A

stability; evenly

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5
Q

Located on the forward crossbeam, the _____ _____ provides reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension.

A

seagull striker

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6
Q

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.

A

crossbeam; aft

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7
Q

A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large _____-_____ mainsail and a roller-furling jib.

A

fully-battened

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8
Q

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 _____.

A

rudders; heeling

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9
Q

Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran:

A

engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust, electrical, fuel, bilge pumps.

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10
Q

An engine’s _____ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by an _____ on the same engine.

A

start; alternator

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11
Q

Take care to ensure that levels in the _____ and _____ tanks are balanced, especially if they are located away from the boat’s centerline.

A

freshwater; fuel

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12
Q

Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but it’s still advisable to take _____ to avoid burns and _____.

A

precautions; scalds

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13
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “a”

A

forward crossbeam

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14
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “b”

A

ramp or catwalk

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15
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “c”

A

deckhouse

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16
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “d”

A

seagull striker

17
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “e”

A

keel

18
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “f”

A

bridgedeck

19
Q

Name the part of the catamaran structure labeled “g”

A

trampoline

20
Q

Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “h”

A

forestay

21
Q

Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “i”

A

diamond stays

22
Q

Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “j”

A

topping lift

23
Q

Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “k”

A

spreader or strut

24
Q

Name the part of the catamaran rig labeled “l”

A

mainsheet traveler