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Located on the forward crossbeam, the ________ ________ provides reinforcement to
counter the effects of the forestay tension. - ANSWERS-seagull striker
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. - ANSWERS-crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large __________-__________
mainsail and a roller-furling jib. - ANSWERS-fully-battened
When a catamaran's steering wheel is turned, the _________ operate together because
they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their
efficiency is increased due to a lack of _________. - ANSWERS-rudders, heeling
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that support the mast
without the need for a _________. - ANSWERS-Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas -
ANSWERS-Nacelle
On catamarans without a fixed keel, a ___________ slides vertically through a trunk in
each hull to provide lateral resistance and sailing performance when sailing to
___________. - ANSWERS-daggerboard, windward
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
_________. - ANSWERS-stability, evenly
, Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran -
ANSWERS-engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust, electrical, fuel, bilge pumps
An engine's _________ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by
an _______ on the same engine. - ANSWERS-start, alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the _________ and __________ tanks are balanced,
especially if they are located away from the boats centerline. - ANSWERS-Freshwater,
fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than a monohull, but it's
still advisable to take _________ to avoid burns and __________ - ANSWERS-
precautions, scalds
The catamaran's fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made easier by using
a halyard with a _________ _________. - ANSWERS-2:1 purchase
When sailing windward, the high profile of a catamaran creates ___________ that slows
boat speed. Combined with its increased _________ due to shoal-draft keels, this
requires a catamaran to sail at _______ angles and ________ boat speeds than a
monohull to achieve good windward VMG. - ANSWERS-windage, leeway, wider, faster
When trimming the mainsail for best close-hauled performance, it is best to center the
boom with the _______ and then use the ________ to trim the sail for optimum twist. -
ANSWERS-traveler, mainsheet
Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-vaning if boat speed
is too low when ________. If the boat stalls, the jib may be ________ to assist the turn.
- ANSWERS-tacking, backed