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A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers
or a walk thru transom CORRECT ANSWER Self- bailing
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables. CORRECT
ANSWER Turnbuckle
When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the side of the
boat CORRECT ANSWER Windward or high
Cleaning supplies, fenders, a boathook, spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed in
the CORRECT ANSWER Cockpit locker
If the wheel steering system fails, then the May be fitted to the rudder
post to allow steering to resume. CORRECT ANSWER Emergency tiller
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at the
lowest point CORRECT ANSWER Bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all
when leaving the boat unattended CORRECT ANSWER Seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat based fires. CORRECT
ANSWER flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on volts power,
, which is provided by the house . CORRECT ANSWER 12, DC, batteries