Asa 114 Question And Answers

Boat speed, apparent {Ans: The catamaran's faster ____________ _____________ exaggerates the _________ wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran sailor should steer and trim.}wind speeds, sea {Ans: A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the ___________ ___________ at which to reef. __________ state and approaching squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision.}crossbeam, aft {Ans: The downward force of the catamaran's mast is supported by the center ________ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the ________ crossbeam.}precautions, scalds {Ans: Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than a monohull, but it's still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________}wheel, engines {Ans: Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two ___________.}engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust, electrical, fuel, bilge pumps {Ans: Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran}