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ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A|
100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026
UPDATE)
When moderate to strong winds blow across a shallow body of water for an
extended period of time the water can simply get blown out.
True/False - (answer)T
Unlike current, wind will not have a 100% net effect on the boat's progress.
True False - (answer)T
Which of the following parts of the boat will contribute to a cruising cats
propulsion under sail?
A. freeboard
B. spars
C. rigging
D. all of the above - (answer)D
Tenderness to unbalanced weight decreases as
the boat's size and displacement increases.
True False - (answer)T
A cruising cat in the 40 foot range will not
have a very dramatic reaction to an average sized
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person jumping up and down on the bow.
True False - (answer)T
Partially filled holding, water and fuel tanks can change weight distribution and
performance.
True False - (answer)T
Safety conscious, cruising sailors will want movable weight they shifted forward
easily moved aft when the wind picks up.
True False - (answer)T
The U.S. Coast Guard does not approve any hybrid inflatable personal flotation
devices.
True False - (answer)F
Jack lines are extremely effective in attaching an anchor rode to a sailboat.
True False - (answer)F
Potential for capsizing on a multihull has nothing to do with the power to weight
ratio.
True False - (answer)F
A capsized multihull will tend to float using its
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trapped air and built-in flotation.
True False - (answer)T
The need to shorten sail will be as apparent on a multihull as it is on a comparable
length monohull.
True False - (answer)F
When seas are steep and waves are close together you will want to observe the
following:
A. Accelerate to sail slightly faster
than the waves.
B. Bring down the sails and use
the motor.
C. Ease sheets to slow the boat down and sail in step with the waves. - (answer)C
If the seas are large and the wave crests are far apart you can sail very smoothly
close hauled.
True False - (answer)T
A trailerable multihull could get knocked over
backwards by wind and waves.
Tme False - (answer)T
ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A|
100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026
UPDATE)
When moderate to strong winds blow across a shallow body of water for an
extended period of time the water can simply get blown out.
True/False - (answer)T
Unlike current, wind will not have a 100% net effect on the boat's progress.
True False - (answer)T
Which of the following parts of the boat will contribute to a cruising cats
propulsion under sail?
A. freeboard
B. spars
C. rigging
D. all of the above - (answer)D
Tenderness to unbalanced weight decreases as
the boat's size and displacement increases.
True False - (answer)T
A cruising cat in the 40 foot range will not
have a very dramatic reaction to an average sized
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person jumping up and down on the bow.
True False - (answer)T
Partially filled holding, water and fuel tanks can change weight distribution and
performance.
True False - (answer)T
Safety conscious, cruising sailors will want movable weight they shifted forward
easily moved aft when the wind picks up.
True False - (answer)T
The U.S. Coast Guard does not approve any hybrid inflatable personal flotation
devices.
True False - (answer)F
Jack lines are extremely effective in attaching an anchor rode to a sailboat.
True False - (answer)F
Potential for capsizing on a multihull has nothing to do with the power to weight
ratio.
True False - (answer)F
A capsized multihull will tend to float using its
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trapped air and built-in flotation.
True False - (answer)T
The need to shorten sail will be as apparent on a multihull as it is on a comparable
length monohull.
True False - (answer)F
When seas are steep and waves are close together you will want to observe the
following:
A. Accelerate to sail slightly faster
than the waves.
B. Bring down the sails and use
the motor.
C. Ease sheets to slow the boat down and sail in step with the waves. - (answer)C
If the seas are large and the wave crests are far apart you can sail very smoothly
close hauled.
True False - (answer)T
A trailerable multihull could get knocked over
backwards by wind and waves.
Tme False - (answer)T
