CATAMARANS EXAM FULL
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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DETAILED / VERIFIED
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ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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, A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and __________ that support the mast
without the need for a __________.
Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a
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Nacelle
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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 __________.
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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 __________.
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Stability Evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________ provides reinforcement to
counter the effect of forestay tension.
Seagull Striker
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The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center __________ integrated
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into the bridge deck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the __________
crossbeam.
Crossbeam, Aft
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A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________ mainsail and
a roller-furling jib.
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 __________.
Rudders, Heeling