ASA 114 EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM| ASA 114
CRUISING CATAMARAN REVIEW WITH COMPLETE
150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
The catamaran's fully battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made
easier by using a halyard with a ___________ ____________ -
ANSWER - 2:1 purchase
When sailing to Windward, the high profile of the catamaran creates
_________that slows the boat speed. Combined with its increased
_________ due to the shoal-draft keels, this requires a catamaran to sail
at ___________ angles and _________ boat speeds than a monohull to
achieve good wind VMG. (Velocity made good) - ANSWER - Windage,
leeway, wider, faster
When trimming the mainsail for the best close-hauled performance, it is
best to center the boom with the______________ and then use the
___________ to trim the sail for optimum twist - ANSWER - Traveler,
Mainsheet
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-caning
if the boat speed is too low when__________. If the boat stalls, the jib
may be___________ to assist the turn - ANSWER - Tacking, backed
pg. 1
,The key to effective tacking is to have best possible boat speed, be close-
hauled, turn the wheel__________, ease the traveler a little and quickly
trim the___________ on the new side. Building_____________ is
important before trimming the _____________ onto the new close-
hauled course. - ANSWER - Steadily, jib, speed, mainsail
The catamaran's faster___________ _____________exaggerates the
_____________wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran
sailor should steer and trim. - ANSWER - Boat speed, apparent
When sailing to Windward, daggerboards should be ___________to
reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be
____________ to reduce drag and turbulence - ANSWER - Lowered,
raised
When sailing downwind, find your course for best VMG by sailing a
______________ - ANSWER - Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe __________ and use the
traveler and mainsheet to control the large __________. - ANSWER -
Slowly, Mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that
indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend
the __________ __________ at which to reef. __________ state and
pg. 2
, approaching squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision. -
ANSWER - Wind speeds, Sea
The large size of a catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking
and maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its
______________ screws. - ANSWER - Twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and
direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________
with the least thrust. - ANSWER - Differential, Hull
Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in
windy conditions due to the shoal____________ and the
_____________of the high freeboard and large deckhouse. - ANSWER -
Keels, windage
Motorsailing with one engine saves_________ but affects the balance of
the boat - ANSWER - Fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a
catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two
_________. - ANSWER - Wheel, Engines
Name four of the steps involved to safely hoist and secure a dinghy in
Davits:___________,____________,_____________,_____________ -
ANSWER - Close the fuel tank vent, remove loose gear, position dinghy
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CRUISING CATAMARAN REVIEW WITH COMPLETE
150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
The catamaran's fully battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made
easier by using a halyard with a ___________ ____________ -
ANSWER - 2:1 purchase
When sailing to Windward, the high profile of the catamaran creates
_________that slows the boat speed. Combined with its increased
_________ due to the shoal-draft keels, this requires a catamaran to sail
at ___________ angles and _________ boat speeds than a monohull to
achieve good wind VMG. (Velocity made good) - ANSWER - Windage,
leeway, wider, faster
When trimming the mainsail for the best close-hauled performance, it is
best to center the boom with the______________ and then use the
___________ to trim the sail for optimum twist - ANSWER - Traveler,
Mainsheet
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-caning
if the boat speed is too low when__________. If the boat stalls, the jib
may be___________ to assist the turn - ANSWER - Tacking, backed
pg. 1
,The key to effective tacking is to have best possible boat speed, be close-
hauled, turn the wheel__________, ease the traveler a little and quickly
trim the___________ on the new side. Building_____________ is
important before trimming the _____________ onto the new close-
hauled course. - ANSWER - Steadily, jib, speed, mainsail
The catamaran's faster___________ _____________exaggerates the
_____________wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran
sailor should steer and trim. - ANSWER - Boat speed, apparent
When sailing to Windward, daggerboards should be ___________to
reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be
____________ to reduce drag and turbulence - ANSWER - Lowered,
raised
When sailing downwind, find your course for best VMG by sailing a
______________ - ANSWER - Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe __________ and use the
traveler and mainsheet to control the large __________. - ANSWER -
Slowly, Mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that
indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend
the __________ __________ at which to reef. __________ state and
pg. 2
, approaching squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision. -
ANSWER - Wind speeds, Sea
The large size of a catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking
and maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its
______________ screws. - ANSWER - Twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and
direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________
with the least thrust. - ANSWER - Differential, Hull
Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in
windy conditions due to the shoal____________ and the
_____________of the high freeboard and large deckhouse. - ANSWER -
Keels, windage
Motorsailing with one engine saves_________ but affects the balance of
the boat - ANSWER - Fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a
catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two
_________. - ANSWER - Wheel, Engines
Name four of the steps involved to safely hoist and secure a dinghy in
Davits:___________,____________,_____________,_____________ -
ANSWER - Close the fuel tank vent, remove loose gear, position dinghy
pg. 3
