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You can safely step in the bight of a line: - ANSWERS-At no time
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance: -
ANSWERS-Gained at right angles to the original course.
The distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course from the point where the
rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle is called the: - ANSWERS-Advance
Which is the best knot for making a temporary eye? - ANSWERS-Bowline
The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is
known as: - ANSWERS-Advance
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In calm weather,
putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring: - ANSWERS-The bow
out and stern in
The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the: - ANSWERS-
Anchors ability to dig in
As the propeller turns, air pockets are formed on the trailing and leading edges of the
propeller blades, known as: - ANSWERS-Cavitation
The force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left is called: -
ANSWERS-Side force
,You are on course of 000 Degrees T and put the rudder right 30 degrees. In which
direction will the transfer be measured? - ANSWERS-Right
You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead
in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine you would expect
your vessel to: - ANSWERS-Kick its stern to port
Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard
License aboard: - ANSWERS-Only when carrying passengers for hire
Which type of life preserver must be carried for each person on board an uninspected
passenger vessel? - ANSWERS-Type I
A "chock" is a: - ANSWERS-Deck fitting through which lines are led
A deck fitting, used to secure line, consisting of a single body with two protruding horns
is called: - ANSWERS-Cleat
What does the "B" on a "B-II" fire extinguisher refer to? - ANSWERS-Class of fire that
the extinguisher should be used on
Which statement is true concerning fuel vapors on a vessel? - ANSWERS-Fuel vapors
gather in the lowest portions of the vessel
In order to back a right-handed, single screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably
need to use. - ANSWERS-Some right rudder
When a vessel with a right-hand propeller back to port: - ANSWERS-The bow falls off to
starboard
, A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudder amidships and calm
wind, the vessel will most likely back: - ANSWERS-To port
Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has: -
ANSWERS-Headway
When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is: - ANSWERS-Moves
aft
If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning safety of navigation, you
would preface it by the word: - ANSWERS-Securite
A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel is a: - ANSWERS-Breast line
The best line for mooring small vessels is: - ANSWERS-Double-braided nylon
You are maneuvering a vessel with a right hand propeller. The rudder is amidships. The
vessel will generally back - ANSWERS-To port
A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with engines going
ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen? -
ANSWERS-The vessel will steer a fairly straight course
To "ease" a line means to: - ANSWERS-Pay out line to remove most of the tension
Faking a line means to: - ANSWERS-Arrange it on deck in long bights
A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump, used to place mooring lines is a: -
ANSWERS-Bollard