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ASA 114 Cruising Catamarans Exam||VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST UPDATED.pdf
A catamaran's _______________ is derived from the
buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so, care
must be taken to avoid overloading, and distribute the
weight ________ - Answer-Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________
_____________ provides reinforcement to counter the
effect of forestay tension - Answer-Seagull striker
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 - Answer-Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large
__________ - _________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib. -
Answer-Fully-Battened
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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 __________. - Answer-Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be
duplicated on a catamaran: _________,
____________,_____________,_____________ -
Answer-Engines, running gear, cooling exhaust, electrical,
fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's ______________ battery is generally
collocated with the engine and charged by an
____________on the same engine - Answer-Start,
alternator
Take care to ensure that the levels in the ___________
and ___________ tanks are balanced, especially if they
are located away from the boat's centerline. - Answer-
Freshwater, fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a
catamaran but it's still advisable to take ____________ to
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avoid burns and ____________¥ - Answer-Precautions,
scalds
Seagull striker - Answer-A braced strut above the forward
crossbeam on a catamaran
catwalk - Answer-A solid walkway along the centerline
between the Bridgedeck and the forward crossbeam
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
___________ that support the mast without the need for a
_____________ - Answer-Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften
the impact of the seas is called a ____________ - Answer-
Nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a _________ slides
vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral
resistance and improved performance when sailing into
_______________ - Answer-Daggerboard, windward
trampoline - Answer-a taut net spanning the space
between the bows of a cruising catamaran
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Bridgedeck - Answer-The deck connecting the hulls of a
catamaran.
Deckhouse - Answer-The cabin on top of the Bridgedeck
on a catamaran
Diamond stays - Answer-wire rigging braced by spreaders,
or struts, in a diamond shape that keeps the mast in
column
Topping lift - Answer-A line or wire that supports a boom
when it is not being supported by its sail
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
ASA 114 Cruising Catamarans Exam||VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST UPDATED.pdf
A catamaran's _______________ is derived from the
buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so, care
must be taken to avoid overloading, and distribute the
weight ________ - Answer-Stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam the ____________
_____________ provides reinforcement to counter the
effect of forestay tension - Answer-Seagull striker
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 - Answer-Crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large
__________ - _________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib. -
Answer-Fully-Battened
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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 __________. - Answer-Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be
duplicated on a catamaran: _________,
____________,_____________,_____________ -
Answer-Engines, running gear, cooling exhaust, electrical,
fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's ______________ battery is generally
collocated with the engine and charged by an
____________on the same engine - Answer-Start,
alternator
Take care to ensure that the levels in the ___________
and ___________ tanks are balanced, especially if they
are located away from the boat's centerline. - Answer-
Freshwater, fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a
catamaran but it's still advisable to take ____________ to
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avoid burns and ____________¥ - Answer-Precautions,
scalds
Seagull striker - Answer-A braced strut above the forward
crossbeam on a catamaran
catwalk - Answer-A solid walkway along the centerline
between the Bridgedeck and the forward crossbeam
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
___________ that support the mast without the need for a
_____________ - Answer-Shroud, backstay
A forward projection of the Bridgedeck designed to soften
the impact of the seas is called a ____________ - Answer-
Nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a _________ slides
vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral
resistance and improved performance when sailing into
_______________ - Answer-Daggerboard, windward
trampoline - Answer-a taut net spanning the space
between the bows of a cruising catamaran
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Bridgedeck - Answer-The deck connecting the hulls of a
catamaran.
Deckhouse - Answer-The cabin on top of the Bridgedeck
on a catamaran
Diamond stays - Answer-wire rigging braced by spreaders,
or struts, in a diamond shape that keeps the mast in
column
Topping lift - Answer-A line or wire that supports a boom
when it is not being supported by its sail
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
