AUXSEA EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS and
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What is the difference between a trunk cabin and a raised deck cabin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A raised deck cabin extends the full width of the hull while
the trunk cabin extends less than the width of the hull so walkways are left on
either side.
What are limber holes and what purpose do they serve? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Holes cut in the frame near the keel which drain water to the bilge sump area.
They allow the bilge to be drained.
The use of two or more materials in the hull of a vessel is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER-composite construction.
The portion of the exterior hull at the waterline is called - CORRECT ANSWER-
the boot top.
The spoke of a steering wheel that is vertical when the rudder is exactly centered
is - CORRECT ANSWER-the king spoke.
,The vertical distance between the waterline and gunwale is - CORRECT
ANSWER-freeboard.
A fiberglass hull is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER-fiberglass strands and
layers saturated with resin.
List the four types of fiberglass reinforcing materials: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Fiberglass Mat
2. Fiberglass Cloth
3. Woven Roven
4. Chopped Strands
The two types of resins used in fiberglass construction are - CORRECT
ANSWER-polyester and epoxy.
There are many substances added to boat building resins. - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are used to harden the resin, control curing time and make the
resin fire retardant.
A male mold is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-plug.
,A female mold is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-cavity mold.
The hand-layup and chopped-strand processes are used in a - CORRECT
ANSWER-cavity mold.
In the hand-layup and chopped-strand processes, - CORRECT ANSWER-the gel
coat is applied to the inside of the mold first.
In the matched-die method, - CORRECT ANSWER-the male and female molds
are clamped together with a laminate between.
What core materials are used in sandwich construction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Balsa wood Foamed Plastic Plywood
List the advantages of fiberglass-built boats. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fiberglass
is heavier than water Fiberglass hulls are very heavy Easy to cover shoddy
workmanship
What are the two general classes of wood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hardwood
Softwood.
What are the principal considerations in the selection of various types of wood for
boat building? - CORRECT ANSWER-Strength Decay resistance Availability
List the advantages of steel for boat building. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Galvanic action
will corrode the hull if the aluminum and copper touch. Note: Copper bottom
paint is now illegal and not used.
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
What is the difference between a trunk cabin and a raised deck cabin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A raised deck cabin extends the full width of the hull while
the trunk cabin extends less than the width of the hull so walkways are left on
either side.
What are limber holes and what purpose do they serve? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Holes cut in the frame near the keel which drain water to the bilge sump area.
They allow the bilge to be drained.
The use of two or more materials in the hull of a vessel is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER-composite construction.
The portion of the exterior hull at the waterline is called - CORRECT ANSWER-
the boot top.
The spoke of a steering wheel that is vertical when the rudder is exactly centered
is - CORRECT ANSWER-the king spoke.
,The vertical distance between the waterline and gunwale is - CORRECT
ANSWER-freeboard.
A fiberglass hull is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER-fiberglass strands and
layers saturated with resin.
List the four types of fiberglass reinforcing materials: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Fiberglass Mat
2. Fiberglass Cloth
3. Woven Roven
4. Chopped Strands
The two types of resins used in fiberglass construction are - CORRECT
ANSWER-polyester and epoxy.
There are many substances added to boat building resins. - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are used to harden the resin, control curing time and make the
resin fire retardant.
A male mold is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-plug.
,A female mold is known as a - CORRECT ANSWER-cavity mold.
The hand-layup and chopped-strand processes are used in a - CORRECT
ANSWER-cavity mold.
In the hand-layup and chopped-strand processes, - CORRECT ANSWER-the gel
coat is applied to the inside of the mold first.
In the matched-die method, - CORRECT ANSWER-the male and female molds
are clamped together with a laminate between.
What core materials are used in sandwich construction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Balsa wood Foamed Plastic Plywood
List the advantages of fiberglass-built boats. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fiberglass
is heavier than water Fiberglass hulls are very heavy Easy to cover shoddy
workmanship
What are the two general classes of wood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hardwood
Softwood.
What are the principal considerations in the selection of various types of wood for
boat building? - CORRECT ANSWER-Strength Decay resistance Availability
List the advantages of steel for boat building. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Galvanic action
will corrode the hull if the aluminum and copper touch. Note: Copper bottom
paint is now illegal and not used.
