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1. A tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ______ that support the
mast without the need for a ______:
A. Spreaders, keel
B. Shrouds, backstay
C. Stays, boom
D. Lines, mast
Correct Answer: B. Shrouds, backstay
2. A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften wave impact is
called a:
A. Bow sprit
B. Nacelle
C. Trampoline
D. Crossbeam
Correct Answer: B. Nacelle
3. On catamarans without fixed keels, a ______ provides lateral resistance and
improves performance when sailing to ______:
A. Centerboard, leeward
B. Daggerboard, windward
C. Skeg, aft
,D. Rudder, beam
Correct Answer: B. Daggerboard, windward
4. A catamaran’s stability primarily comes from:
A. Ballast weight
B. Keel depth
C. Hull buoyancy spacing
D. Rudder size
Correct Answer: C. Hull buoyancy spacing
5. To maintain stability, weight on a catamaran should be distributed:
A. Forward only
B. Aft only
C. Evenly
D. On one hull
Correct Answer: C. Evenly
6. The component on the forward crossbeam that counters forestay tension is the:
A. Diamond stay
B. Seagull striker
C. Traveler
D. Spreader
Correct Answer: B. Seagull striker
7. The downward force of the mast is supported by the center ______ integrated
into the bridge deck:
A. Hull
B. Keel
C. Crossbeam
, D. Rudder
Correct Answer: C. Crossbeam
8. The mainsheet traveler is typically mounted on the ______ crossbeam:
A. Forward
B. Midship
C. Aft
D. Upper
Correct Answer: C. Aft
9. A typical cruising catamaran sail plan includes a large ______ mainsail:
A. Loose-footed
B. Fully-battened
C. Reefed
D. Roller
Correct Answer: B. Fully-battened
10. When the wheel is turned, catamaran ______ operate together due to a tie
rod connection:
A. Keels
B. Rudders
C. Sails
D. Winches
Correct Answer: B. Rudders
11. Catamaran rudders are more efficient because there is little or no:
A. Drag
B. Heeling
C. Lift