29 RBS Boat Crew Study Guide with varied
questions and correct answers
How do you report surface contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Object, Bearing, Rang
How do you report air contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-object, bearing, position angle, range
What senses do you use as a lookout? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sight, Smell, and Hearing
What is Zenith? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Position Angle of 90 Degrees
CBDR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (possible collision"
What is the proper response to a helm command? - CORRECT ANSWERS-repeat command followed by
"aye". Once on course let command know "steering 120 degrees".
Explain a VS search. - CORRECT ANSWERS-search pattern used for man over board where you will steer
on a datom. Turn right on 120 degrees and datom is on leg 3,6, and 9.
What is a lubber line and what is it used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-line on a compass that shows the
direction you are facing.
Standard helm commands. - CORRECT ANSWERS--Steer right 90 degrees aye, steering right 90 degrees.
-Midships (bring rudder angle 0 degrees).
Cantinary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dip in the line.
, Shock Load - CORRECT ANSWERS-when a lot of force is suddenly exerted on the line.
Yaw or yawing - CORRECT ANSWERS-when one boat veers from one side to the other which can cause
one or both boats to capsize.
Veering - CORRECT ANSWERS-Boat moves in a direction
In Step - CORRECT ANSWERS-The tow boat keeps the proper position with the boat being towed.
What are some types of deck fittings? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sampson Post, Bollard, Cleats, Open Chock,
Closed Chock.
backing plates - CORRECT ANSWERS-reinforced plate used to back a deck fitting
what is a bridle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A device attached to a vessel in order for another vessel to tow it.
"Y Bridle".
What is the max degrees of the legs of a bridle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 degrees
What is the purpose of a pennant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduces wear and chafing at the towline end.
What is the max speed with the tow mast installed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8 knots
What is "Tow "1 and "Tow 2"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
What is tending the tow line and slacking the tow line? - CORRECT ANSWERS-working the line and either
loosening the line.
questions and correct answers
How do you report surface contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Object, Bearing, Rang
How do you report air contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-object, bearing, position angle, range
What senses do you use as a lookout? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sight, Smell, and Hearing
What is Zenith? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Position Angle of 90 Degrees
CBDR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (possible collision"
What is the proper response to a helm command? - CORRECT ANSWERS-repeat command followed by
"aye". Once on course let command know "steering 120 degrees".
Explain a VS search. - CORRECT ANSWERS-search pattern used for man over board where you will steer
on a datom. Turn right on 120 degrees and datom is on leg 3,6, and 9.
What is a lubber line and what is it used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-line on a compass that shows the
direction you are facing.
Standard helm commands. - CORRECT ANSWERS--Steer right 90 degrees aye, steering right 90 degrees.
-Midships (bring rudder angle 0 degrees).
Cantinary - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dip in the line.
, Shock Load - CORRECT ANSWERS-when a lot of force is suddenly exerted on the line.
Yaw or yawing - CORRECT ANSWERS-when one boat veers from one side to the other which can cause
one or both boats to capsize.
Veering - CORRECT ANSWERS-Boat moves in a direction
In Step - CORRECT ANSWERS-The tow boat keeps the proper position with the boat being towed.
What are some types of deck fittings? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sampson Post, Bollard, Cleats, Open Chock,
Closed Chock.
backing plates - CORRECT ANSWERS-reinforced plate used to back a deck fitting
what is a bridle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A device attached to a vessel in order for another vessel to tow it.
"Y Bridle".
What is the max degrees of the legs of a bridle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 degrees
What is the purpose of a pennant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduces wear and chafing at the towline end.
What is the max speed with the tow mast installed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8 knots
What is "Tow "1 and "Tow 2"? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
What is tending the tow line and slacking the tow line? - CORRECT ANSWERS-working the line and either
loosening the line.
