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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 _________. - ANSWER-stability,
evenly
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact
of the seas - ANSWER-Nacelle
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. - ANSWER-wind speeds, sea
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that
support the mast without the need for a _________. - ANSWER-
Shrouds, Backstay
, A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________-
__________ mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - ANSWER-fully-battened
An engine's _________ battery is generally collocated with that engine
and charged by an _______ on the same engine. - ANSWER-start,
alternator
Anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy goes far more smoothly if the
person at the bow uses a set of agreed __________ ___________ to
communicate with the helm. - ANSWER-hand signals
Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in
windy conditions due to the shoal__________ and the __________ of
the high freeboard and large deckhouse - ANSWER-keels, windage
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___________, which
offers a low step to embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______ ______
______ at all times. - ANSWER-transom, points of contact
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-
vanning if boat speed is too low when ________. If the boat stalls, the
jib may be ________ to assist the turn. - ANSWER-tacking, backed
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than a
monohull, but it's still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and
__________ - ANSWER-precautions, scalds
Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________ ________ provides
reinforcement to counter the effects of the forestay tension. -
ANSWER-seagull striker
Motor sailing with one engine saves _______ but affects the balance
of the boat. - ANSWER-fuel