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ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARANS EXAM
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {40 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
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 __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Stability Evenly
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a
catamaran: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1. Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
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The key to avoiding a Man Overboard situation is to keep the crew
safely on board by rigging __________ and using __________. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Jacklines, Tethers
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
__________ that support the mast without the need for a __________.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the
impact of the seas is called a __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Nacelle
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 __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Daggerboard, Windward
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________
provides reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 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 often mounted over the __________
crossbeam. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Crossbeam, Aft
ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARANS EXAM
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {40 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
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 __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Stability Evenly
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a
catamaran: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1. Engines
2. Running gear
3. Cooling Exhaust
4. Electrical
5. Fuel
6. Bilge Pumps
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The key to avoiding a Man Overboard situation is to keep the crew
safely on board by rigging __________ and using __________. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Jacklines, Tethers
A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
__________ that support the mast without the need for a __________.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the
impact of the seas is called a __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Nacelle
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 __________. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Daggerboard, Windward
Located on the forward crossbeam, the __________ __________
provides reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 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 often mounted over the __________
crossbeam. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Crossbeam, Aft
