ASA 114 Cruising Catamarans COMBINED WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ 2025/2026 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and __________ that support the mast
without the need for a __________.
Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projec on of the bridge deck designed to so en the impact of the seas is called a
__________.
Nacelle
On catamaran's without fixed keels, a __________ slides ver cally through a truck in each hull
to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to __________.
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 __________.
Stability Evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________ provides reinforcement to
counter the effect of forestay tension.
Seagull Striker
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center __________ integrated
into the bridge deck structure. The mainsheet traveler is o en mounted over the __________
crossbeam.
Crossbeam, A
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________ mainsail and a
roller-furling jib.
Fully-Ba/ened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the __________ operate together because they
are connected by a e rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is
increased due to the lack of __________.
, Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: 1. __________ 2.
__________ 3. __________ 4. __________
1. Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
An engine's __________ ba/ery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by an
__________ on the same engine.
Start, Alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the __________ and __________ tanks are balanced,
especially if they are located away from the boat's centerline.
Freshwater, Fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but its s ll
advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________.
Precau ons, Scalds
AD
For ques on 13 and 14, iden fy the named parts with le/ered items in the diagram.
(13)
D - Seagull Striker
B - Ramp/Catwalk
G - Trampoline
F - Bridgedeck
A - Forward Crossbeam
C - Deckhouse
E - Keel
(14)
I - Diamond stays
K - Spreader or strut
L - Mainsheet Traveler
COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ 2025/2026 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and __________ that support the mast
without the need for a __________.
Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projec on of the bridge deck designed to so en the impact of the seas is called a
__________.
Nacelle
On catamaran's without fixed keels, a __________ slides ver cally through a truck in each hull
to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to __________.
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 __________.
Stability Evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________ provides reinforcement to
counter the effect of forestay tension.
Seagull Striker
The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center __________ integrated
into the bridge deck structure. The mainsheet traveler is o en mounted over the __________
crossbeam.
Crossbeam, A
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________ - _________ mainsail and a
roller-furling jib.
Fully-Ba/ened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the __________ operate together because they
are connected by a e rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is
increased due to the lack of __________.
, Rudders, Heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: 1. __________ 2.
__________ 3. __________ 4. __________
1. Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
An engine's __________ ba/ery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by an
__________ on the same engine.
Start, Alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the __________ and __________ tanks are balanced,
especially if they are located away from the boat's centerline.
Freshwater, Fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but its s ll
advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________.
Precau ons, Scalds
AD
For ques on 13 and 14, iden fy the named parts with le/ered items in the diagram.
(13)
D - Seagull Striker
B - Ramp/Catwalk
G - Trampoline
F - Bridgedeck
A - Forward Crossbeam
C - Deckhouse
E - Keel
(14)
I - Diamond stays
K - Spreader or strut
L - Mainsheet Traveler
