ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARANS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and __________ that support the
mast without the need for a __________. - Correct Answers -Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact of the seas is
called a __________. - Correct Answers -Nacelle
On catamaran's without fixed keels, a __________ slides vertically through a truck in
each hull to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to
__________. - Correct Answers -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
__________. - Correct Answers -Stability Evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension. - Correct Answers -Seagull
Striker
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its __________ screws. -
Correct Answers -Twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction of
thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least thrust. -
Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -Keels, Windage
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center __________
integrated into the bridge deck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over
the __________ crossbeam. - Correct Answers -Crossbeam, Aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________
mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - Correct Answers -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 __________. - Correct Answers -
Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: 1.
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ - Correct Answers -1.
Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
An engine's __________ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by
an __________ on the same engine. - Correct Answers -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. - Correct
Answers -Freshwater, Fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but its
still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________. - Correct Answers -
Precautions, Scalds
For question 13 and 14, identify the named parts with lettered items in the diagram. -
Correct Answers -(13)
D - Seagull Striker
B - Ramp/Catwalk
G - Trampoline
F - Bridgedeck
A - Forward Crossbeam
C - Deckhouse
E - Keel
(14)
I - Diamond stays
K - Spreader or strut
L - Mainsheet Traveler
H - Forestay
J - Topping Lift
The catamaran's fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made easier by using
a halyard with a
__________ __________. - Correct Answers -2:1 Purchase
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and __________ that support the
mast without the need for a __________. - Correct Answers -Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact of the seas is
called a __________. - Correct Answers -Nacelle
On catamaran's without fixed keels, a __________ slides vertically through a truck in
each hull to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to
__________. - Correct Answers -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
__________. - Correct Answers -Stability Evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension. - Correct Answers -Seagull
Striker
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its __________ screws. -
Correct Answers -Twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction of
thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least thrust. -
Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -Keels, Windage
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center __________
integrated into the bridge deck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over
the __________ crossbeam. - Correct Answers -Crossbeam, Aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________
mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - Correct Answers -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 __________. - Correct Answers -
Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: 1.
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ - Correct Answers -1.
Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
An engine's __________ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by
an __________ on the same engine. - Correct Answers -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. - Correct
Answers -Freshwater, Fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but its
still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________. - Correct Answers -
Precautions, Scalds
For question 13 and 14, identify the named parts with lettered items in the diagram. -
Correct Answers -(13)
D - Seagull Striker
B - Ramp/Catwalk
G - Trampoline
F - Bridgedeck
A - Forward Crossbeam
C - Deckhouse
E - Keel
(14)
I - Diamond stays
K - Spreader or strut
L - Mainsheet Traveler
H - Forestay
J - Topping Lift
The catamaran's fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made easier by using
a halyard with a
__________ __________. - Correct Answers -2:1 Purchase
