ASA 101 Exam Questions and
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Keel - ANSWERS-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull
Bow Pulpit - ANSWERS-railing at the bow of a boat
Transom - ANSWERS-back of boat, flat surface
Mast - ANSWERS-upright center post holding sails
Boom - ANSWERS-post across bottom of main sail
Gooseneck - ANSWERS-connects boom to mast
Bow - ANSWERS-front of boat
Stern - ANSWERS-back of boat
Tiller - ANSWERS-hooked to top of rudder to steer boat
Rudder - ANSWERS-hooked to stern in to water to steer
Standing Rigging - ANSWERS-ropes and cables that support mast
, Shroud - ANSWERS-wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to
spreader
Spreader - ANSWERS-post from mast to shroud
Chainplate - ANSWERS-hooks shroud to hull
Headstay / Forestay - ANSWERS-wire from top of mast to front of hull
Backstay - ANSWERS-wire from top of mast to back of hull
Stanchion - ANSWERS-post that holds lifeline
Lifeline - ANSWERS-runs around side of boat on top of stanchion
Winch - ANSWERS-mechanical device to tighten lines
Cleat - ANSWERS-device to attach ropes to boat
Fender - ANSWERS-put between boat and dock for protection
Block - ANSWERS-pulley is called a block on a boat
Fairlead - ANSWERS-ring mounted to guide a roap
Mainsail - ANSWERS-primary sail behind the mast
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Keel - ANSWERS-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull
Bow Pulpit - ANSWERS-railing at the bow of a boat
Transom - ANSWERS-back of boat, flat surface
Mast - ANSWERS-upright center post holding sails
Boom - ANSWERS-post across bottom of main sail
Gooseneck - ANSWERS-connects boom to mast
Bow - ANSWERS-front of boat
Stern - ANSWERS-back of boat
Tiller - ANSWERS-hooked to top of rudder to steer boat
Rudder - ANSWERS-hooked to stern in to water to steer
Standing Rigging - ANSWERS-ropes and cables that support mast
, Shroud - ANSWERS-wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to
spreader
Spreader - ANSWERS-post from mast to shroud
Chainplate - ANSWERS-hooks shroud to hull
Headstay / Forestay - ANSWERS-wire from top of mast to front of hull
Backstay - ANSWERS-wire from top of mast to back of hull
Stanchion - ANSWERS-post that holds lifeline
Lifeline - ANSWERS-runs around side of boat on top of stanchion
Winch - ANSWERS-mechanical device to tighten lines
Cleat - ANSWERS-device to attach ropes to boat
Fender - ANSWERS-put between boat and dock for protection
Block - ANSWERS-pulley is called a block on a boat
Fairlead - ANSWERS-ring mounted to guide a roap
Mainsail - ANSWERS-primary sail behind the mast
