AUXSEA EXAM STUDYGUIDE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is the difference between polyethylene and
polypropylene line? - ANSWERS-Polypropylene line is
stronger when wet;
polyethylene is not.
Polyethylene line is more slippery when wet than
polypropylene.
Why is fiber used in the core of some wire ropes? -
ANSWERS-Fiber gives the wire rope flexibility and forms a
cushion for the wire strands. That cushion provides a small
amount of elasticity.
What are the five grades of wire lines? - ANSWERS-
improved plow steel,
,plow steel,
mild plow steel,
traction steel and
iron.
List the ten rules for the proper care of line. - ANSWERS-Do
not overload your line.
Always match your line to its use.
Protect your lines against abrasion.
Keep chemicals away from your lines.
Avoid sudden strains on your lines.
Avoid excess wear.
Store your lines properly.
Avoid kinks in your lines.
Always keep your lines clean.
Do not run your lines over sharp angles.
A Clove Hitch can be used to make a temporary fastening to
a - ANSWERS-piling.
,What core materials are used in sandwich construction? -
ANSWERS-Balsa wood Foamed Plastic Plywood
List the advantages of fiberglass-built boats. - ANSWERS-
Fiberglass is: Impervious to marine borers. No seams or
joints to leak. Color can be molded into the boat. Boats can
be extremely strong. Fiberglass can be molded into almost
any shape.
List the disadvantages of fiberglass-built boats. - ANSWERS-
Fiberglass is heavier than water Fiberglass hulls are very
heavy Easy to cover shoddy workmanship
What are the two general classes of wood? - ANSWERS-
Hardwood Softwood.
What are the principal considerations in the selection of
various types of wood for boat building? - ANSWERS-
Strength Decay resistance Availability
List the advantages of steel for boat building. - ANSWERS-
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than fiberglass, Highest
strength-to-weight ration, High resistance to impact,
, Abrasion and fatigue resistance, Less noisy than all but
wood, Resistant to fire.
The disadvantage of steel for boat building is that -
ANSWERS-it deteriorates easily without proper
maintenance.
Why must you put a layer of nonmetallic paint between the
hull of an aluminum boat and a layer of copper bottom
paint? - ANSWERS-Galvanic action will corrode the hull if
the aluminum and copper touch. Note: Copper bottom paint
is now illegal and not used.
List the advantages of aluminum for boat building.
Aluminum is: - ANSWERS-lightweight impervious to marine
borers.
List the disadvantages of aluminum for boat building. -
ANSWERS-It is a good heat conductor so aluminum hulls
sweat, It has a relatively low melting point and melts sooner
than steel if there is a fire. It is noisy.
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is the difference between polyethylene and
polypropylene line? - ANSWERS-Polypropylene line is
stronger when wet;
polyethylene is not.
Polyethylene line is more slippery when wet than
polypropylene.
Why is fiber used in the core of some wire ropes? -
ANSWERS-Fiber gives the wire rope flexibility and forms a
cushion for the wire strands. That cushion provides a small
amount of elasticity.
What are the five grades of wire lines? - ANSWERS-
improved plow steel,
,plow steel,
mild plow steel,
traction steel and
iron.
List the ten rules for the proper care of line. - ANSWERS-Do
not overload your line.
Always match your line to its use.
Protect your lines against abrasion.
Keep chemicals away from your lines.
Avoid sudden strains on your lines.
Avoid excess wear.
Store your lines properly.
Avoid kinks in your lines.
Always keep your lines clean.
Do not run your lines over sharp angles.
A Clove Hitch can be used to make a temporary fastening to
a - ANSWERS-piling.
,What core materials are used in sandwich construction? -
ANSWERS-Balsa wood Foamed Plastic Plywood
List the advantages of fiberglass-built boats. - ANSWERS-
Fiberglass is: Impervious to marine borers. No seams or
joints to leak. Color can be molded into the boat. Boats can
be extremely strong. Fiberglass can be molded into almost
any shape.
List the disadvantages of fiberglass-built boats. - ANSWERS-
Fiberglass is heavier than water Fiberglass hulls are very
heavy Easy to cover shoddy workmanship
What are the two general classes of wood? - ANSWERS-
Hardwood Softwood.
What are the principal considerations in the selection of
various types of wood for boat building? - ANSWERS-
Strength Decay resistance Availability
List the advantages of steel for boat building. - ANSWERS-
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than fiberglass, Highest
strength-to-weight ration, High resistance to impact,
, Abrasion and fatigue resistance, Less noisy than all but
wood, Resistant to fire.
The disadvantage of steel for boat building is that -
ANSWERS-it deteriorates easily without proper
maintenance.
Why must you put a layer of nonmetallic paint between the
hull of an aluminum boat and a layer of copper bottom
paint? - ANSWERS-Galvanic action will corrode the hull if
the aluminum and copper touch. Note: Copper bottom paint
is now illegal and not used.
List the advantages of aluminum for boat building.
Aluminum is: - ANSWERS-lightweight impervious to marine
borers.
List the disadvantages of aluminum for boat building. -
ANSWERS-It is a good heat conductor so aluminum hulls
sweat, It has a relatively low melting point and melts sooner
than steel if there is a fire. It is noisy.
