ASA 114 EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM| ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARAN
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE ACTUAL
QUESTIONS
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 tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
__________ that support the mast without the need for a
__________. - ANSWER-Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the
impact of the seas is called a __________. - 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
__________. - ANSWER-Daggerboard, Windward
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________
power and direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point
toward the __________ with the least thrust. - ANSWER-
Differential, Hull
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
Motor-sailing with one engine saves __________ but effects the
balance of the boat. - ANSWER-Fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when
docking a catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the
boat with the two _________. - ANSWER-Wheel, Engines
Name four of the steps involved to safely hoist and secure a
dinghy in davits: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - ANSWER-1. Close the full tank vent
2. Remove loose gear
3. Position dinghy under davits
4. Lower hoisting lines
5. Attach shackles to lifting points
6. Remove drain plug
7. Exit dinghy
8. Raise bow and stern simultaneously
9. Cleat off the tackle
10. Secure with bow and stern lines
11. Check for chafe points
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the __________, which
EXAM| ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARAN
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE ACTUAL
QUESTIONS
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 tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and
__________ that support the mast without the need for a
__________. - ANSWER-Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the
impact of the seas is called a __________. - 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
__________. - ANSWER-Daggerboard, Windward
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________
power and direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point
toward the __________ with the least thrust. - ANSWER-
Differential, Hull
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
Motor-sailing with one engine saves __________ but effects the
balance of the boat. - ANSWER-Fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when
docking a catamaran, center the __________ and maneuver the
boat with the two _________. - ANSWER-Wheel, Engines
Name four of the steps involved to safely hoist and secure a
dinghy in davits: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - ANSWER-1. Close the full tank vent
2. Remove loose gear
3. Position dinghy under davits
4. Lower hoisting lines
5. Attach shackles to lifting points
6. Remove drain plug
7. Exit dinghy
8. Raise bow and stern simultaneously
9. Cleat off the tackle
10. Secure with bow and stern lines
11. Check for chafe points
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the __________, which
