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Hull - Answer-Watertight floating body of the boat that gives it form and houses or supports every other part of the boat Deck - Answer-Encloses the top of the hull and is generally horizontal Transom - Answer-Transverse, vertical section that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as the hull or as low as the waterline Keel - Answer-Heavy, fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull that not only provides the sideways resistance, but also the vertical stability needed to counter the for...

Learn Sailing Right Exam Questions Complete Solutions Current Update (A+ Pass) What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - Answers -Roll tack Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - Answers -To anticipate changes in wind strength and direction. Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - Answers -Danger or doubt about another vessels intention How should you adjust yo...

Bow - Answer- Front of the boat Deck - Answer- The flat surface area on top of the boat Cabin Trunk - Answer- The roof and sides of the cabin house Port - Answer- The left side of the boat facing forward Starboard - Answer- The right side of the boat facing forward Hull - Answer- The "body" of the boat that floats in the water Keel - Answer- The weighted vertical fin at the bottom of the boat. Its weight reduces tipping (heeling) while its shape keeps the boat from sliding ...

Abeam - Answer- Off the side of (at right angle to) the boat. Aboard - Answer- On the boat. Aft - Answer- At or toward the stern or behind the boat. Batten - Answer- A thin wooden or plastic strip inserted into pocket on the back part (leach) of a sail beam - Answer- the widest part of a boat's hull Beam Reach - Answer- (point of sail) sailing in a direction at approximately 90 degrees to the wind. Block - Answer- A pulley on a boat. Bolt rope - Answer- The rope sewn into t...

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam 2023 Questions and Answers Complete List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage: 1 .__________ 2.__________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 1. Passport 2. Credit/Debit Card, 3. Charter/Provisioning documents 4. Prescription Medications, 5. Change of clothing Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is powered by the battery (activated when the float...

what are symptoms of hypothermia - Answer- sluggishness, confusion, shivering, yawning heat emergencies - Answer- heat exhaustion and heat stroke treatment is to cool the person down ditty bag - Answer- a small bag that carries tools, knifes, spare parts, whistle, extra line, and other useful parts, pieces and safety devices in a small pouch 1 knot= 10 knots= - Answer- 1.1 mph 11 mph wind velocity - Answer- speed of the wind lull - Answer- decrease velocity of wind puff - An...

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam 2023 Questions and Answers Complete List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage: 1 .__________ 2.__________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 1. Passport 2. Credit/Debit Card, 3. Charter/Provisioning documents 4. Prescription Medications, 5. Change of clothing Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is powered by the battery (activated when the float...

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ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam 2023 Questions and Answers Complete List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage: 1 .__________ 2.__________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 1. Passport 2. Credit/Debit Card, 3. Charter/Provisioning documents 4. Prescription Medications, 5. Change of clothing Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is powered by the battery (activated when the float...