ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Exam V2 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct

ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Exam
V2 (Latest Update )
Questions and Verified Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct


Question:
The nacelle is a molded fiberglass structure which protrudes below the
bridgedeck.
True/False
Answer:
True




Question:
A nacelle would never have a hatch cut into it.
True/False
Answer:
False

,Question:
Fractional sloop rigs are as popular with cruising cat manufacturers as they
are with companies which produce frailerable multihulls.


True False
Answer:
True




Question:
Sometimes, in place of centerboards or daggerboards, a cruising cat will use:
A. a high aspect ratio, weighted tin keel.


B. a full keel.


C. a shoal draft, partial keel.
Answer:
C

,Question:
Directly after tacking a cruising^cat you always trim the mainsail, then trim
the jib.


True False
Answer:
False




Question:
A cruising catamaran under sail will turn more easily than a comparably sized
monohull.


True False
Answer:
False




Question:
Displacement has no effect on the amount of energy required to move a boat.


True False
Answer:
False

, Question:
Centerboards or daggerboards should be retracted to reduce drag and
improve efficiency during a tack.


True False
Answer:
False




Question:
Shorter dock lines help keep the cruising cat's more expansive superstructure
tied more safely to a dock.
True False
Answer:
False




Question:
Movable weight concentrated toward the bows ~of amultihull helps the boat
steer more efficiently by helping the bow cut into the water.
True/False
Answer:
False