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ARTHWARTHSHIP
Definition
Going from one side to the othe side of the boat.
Term
WINDWARD
Definition
Unprotected side the wind is hitting.
Term
LEEWARD
Definition
Protected side from the wind, not being hit by wind.
Term
WIND WILL CAUSE A SAILBOAT TO ___ TO ONE SIDE. (List or heel?)
Definition
Heel
Term
A VESSEL IS IN ___ WHEN AT REST AND THE CENTER OF BUOYANCY IS BELOW THE CENTER OF GRAVITY.
Definition
Equilibrium
Term
WEIGHT AND BUOYANCY ARE THE TWO PRIMARY FACTORS THAT AFFECT ___ (Stability, internal forces, a vessel's heeling, or external forces?)
Definition
Stability
Term
A VESSEL'S TENDENCY TO RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION IS KNOWN AS ___
Definition
Stability
Term
THE TWO PRIMARY FORCES THAT DETERMINE VESSEL STABILITY ARE ___ ___
Definition
Weight and buoyancy
Term
___ IS THE UPRIGHT FORCE THAT KEEPS THE VESSEL AFLOAT.
Definition
Center of buoyancy
Term
THE CENTER OF BUOYANCY IS AFFECTED BY ___ (Internal forces or external forces?)
Definition
External forces
Term
THE POINT AT WHICH THE WIEGHT OF THE BOAT ACTS VERTICALLY DOWNWARD IS KNOWN AS ___
Definition
Center of gravity
Term
IF YOU ADD WIEGHT TO A VESSEL, THEN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WILL MOVE ___ (Towards or away?)
Definition
Towards the added weight.
Term
IF YOU MOVE WEIGHT ON A VESSEL, THEN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WILL MOVE ___ (Towards or away)
Definition
Towards the weight.
Term
IF YOU PLACE A BUOY SINKER ON DECK, THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WILL MOVE ___ (Towards the buoy sinker, away from the buoy sinker, or not affected?)
Definition
Towards the buoy sinker.
Term
IF YOU PLACE A BUOY SINKER ON DECK, THE BOAT WILL BECOME? (Less stable, more stable, or stability will not be affected)
Definition
Less stable.
Term
IF YOU PLACE A BUOY SINKER OVER THE PORT SIDE WITH THE CRANE, THE BOAT WILL ___ AND BECOME ___ STABLE. (Heel to port and less, heel to port and more, list to port and less, or list to port and more?)
Definition
List to port and become less.
Term
THE TWO PRINCIPLE TYPE OF STABILITY ARE ___ ___
Definition
Longitudinal and transverse
Term
A VESSEL WITH A BROAD BEAM WILL HAVE BETTER ___ THAN A VESSEL WITH A NARROW BEAM. (Transverse stability or longitudinal stability)
Definition
Transverse stability
Term
A VESSEL THAT ROLLS EXCESSIVELY IS SAID TO HAVE POOR ___ STABILITY. (Transverse or longitudinal)
Definition
Transverse
Term
THE TWO PRINCIPLE FORCES THAT AFFECT STABILITY ARE ___ and ___.
Definition
Static (internal) and dynamic (external)
Term
ADDING, REMOVING OR MOVING WEIGHT ONBOARD A VESSEL ARE EXAMPLES OF ____. (Static forces or dynamic fores?)
Definition
Static forces
Term
WIND AND WAVES AND EXAMPLES OF ___. (Static forces or dynamic forces?)
Definition
Dynamic forces
Term
ABILITY TO KEEP OUT WATER OF A COMPARTMENT OR VESSEL IS KNOW TO HAVE WHAT?
Definition
Watertight integrity
Term
ABILITY TO KEEP OUT WATER OF A COMPARTMENT OR VESSEL IS KNOW TO HAVE WHAT?
Definition
Watertight integrity
Term
WHY MUST WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY BE MAINTAINED?
Definition
Because vessel will flood and eventually sink.
Term
A HATCH WITH INDIVIDUAL DOGS MAY REQUIRE A ___ ___ TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOGS.
Definition
Dog wrench
Term
HATCHES, DOORS, AND SCUTTLES MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO MAINTAIN ___ ___.
Definition
Watertight integrity
Term
WATERTIGHT DOORS ARE MOUNTED ON THE ___ OF A VESSEL.
Definition
Bulkhead
Term
WATERTIGHT HATCHES ARE MOUNTED ON THE ___ OF A VESSEL.
Definition
Deck
Term
FLUSH MOUNTED SCUTTLES MAY REQUIRE A ___ WRENCH TO OPEN.
Definition
T-handle
Term
THE ___ PRESSES UP AGAINST THE GASKET WHEN THE ___ ___ HANDLE IS TIGHTENED OR 'DOGGED DOWN'
Definition
Knife edge
Term
THE BITTER END OF THE LINE IS DESCRIBED AS ___.
Definition
End of the line being worked with.
Term
THE STANDING PART OF A LINE IS THE ___ PART OF THE LINE.
Definition
Unused
Term
AN OVERHAND LOOP IS MADE BY CROSSING THE BITTER END ___ THE STANDING PART.
Definition
Over
Term
AN UNDERHAND LOOP IS MADE BY CROSSING THE BITTER END ___ THE STANDING PART.
Definition
Under
Term
A ___ IS A SINGLE WIND OR BIGHT OF A ROPE, LAID AROUND A BELAYING PIN, POST, BOLLARD, OR THE LIKE.
Definition
Turn
Term
A ___ IS A COMPLETE TURN OR ENCIRCLING OF A LINE ABOUT AN OBJECT, AS OPPOSED TO A SINGLE TURN.
Definition
Round turn
Term
THE DIRECTION OF TWIST OF THE STRANDS DETERMINE THE ___ OF THE LINE.
Definition
Lay
Term
TOWLINES ARE MADE OF DOUBLE BRAIDED ___ LINE.
Definition
Nylon
Term
BECAUSE IT FLOATS, PLAIN-LAID ___ IS USED FOR LINE OF LIFE RINGS.
Definition
Polypropylene
Term
WHEN SYNTHETIC LINE IS PARTED UNDER STRAIN, IT WILL ___ NEAR THE SPEED OF SOUND.
Definition
Snap back
Term
CHAFING GEAR IS MADE OF ___ SHEATHING MATERIAL LIKE OLD FIRE HOSES, LEATHER, OR HEAVY CANVAS.
Definition
Old
Term
BOWLINE
Definition
Used to put a temporary eye in the end of a line.
Term
CLOVE HITCH
Definition
Securing a heaving line to a towline.
Term
FIGURE EIGHT KNOT
Definition
Prevents the end of a line from feeding through a block.
Term
DOUBLE BECKET BEND
Definition
Used to lengthen lines.
Term
SLIP CLOVE HITCH
Definition
Quick release knot.
Term
REEF OR SQUARE KNOT
Definition
Used to tie lines of equal diameter.
Term
TIMBER HITCH WITH TWO HALF HITCHES
Definition
Secure line to a log, timber, plank.
Term
ROLLING HITCH
Definition
Hitch for holding a line under strain.
Term
A USABLE PFD IS LABELED COAST GUARD-APPROVED, IN GOOD SERVICEABLE CONDITION, AND ___. (Only orange in color, of appropriate size for the intended user, has waist straps, or is stored in a locker?)
Definition
Of appropriate size for the intended user.
Term
TYPE 3 PFDS HAVE A MINIMUM FLOATATION OF ___ POUNDS. (10, 15.5, 20, OR 25.5?)
Definition
15.5 pounds
Term
THE COAST GUARD APPROVED TYPE 3 PFD WILL NOT TURN AN UNCONSCIOUS OR EXHAUSTED CREWMEMBER ___ IN THE WATER. (Face up, completely over, on their side, or in a vertical position?)
Definition
Face up
Term
IF THE BOAT CREW SURVIVAL VEST IS NOT WORN OVER THE TYPE 3 PFD, A PERSONAL MARKER LIGHT OR STROBE LIGHT AND A ___ ARE REQUIRED. (Survival knife, flare, signal mirror, or whistle?)
Definition
Whistle
Term
THE COAST GUARD APPROVED TYPE 3 DYNAMIC STRENGTH-TESTED PFD RATED FOR ___ MPH. (10, 15, 25, OR 50?)
Definition
50 MPH
Term
WHAT DOES PML STAND FOR? (Private marker light, personal marker light, personal locator maker, or preventative maintenance light?)
Definition
Personal marker light
Term
AS EMERGENCY SIGNALING MIRROR IS USED TO ATTRACT ATTENTION BY REFLECTING LIGHT AT THE ___? (Sun, moon, transmitter, target?)
Definition
Target
Term
IN THE BOAT CREW SURVIVAL VEST, WHAT POCKET DO YOU STORE THE DISTRESS SIGNAL IN? (Left upper pocket, bottom left pocket, bottom right pocket, or upper right pocket?)
Definition
Upper right pocket
Term
THE DISTRESS SIGNAL LIGHT WHEN ON WILL FLASH ___ TO ___ TIMES A MINUTE? (10-20, 35-45, 50-70, OR 75-100?)
Definition
50-70 times a minute.
Term
THE PERSONAL LOCATING BEACON IS CAPABLE OF BROADCASTING ON ___ FREQUENCY?(125 MHZ, 225 MHZ, 406 MHZ, OR 450 MHZ?)
Definition
406 MHZ
Term
TO HELP PREVENT CAPSIZING THE SAFEST POINT FOR MOST BOATS TO TAKE HEAVY SEAS IS ___. (Nearly bow-on, nearly stern-to, from starboard side, or from port side?)
Definition
Nearly bow-on
Term
LIST FOUR ACTIONS YOU SHOULD TAKE IF YOU KNOW OR BELIEVE THAT THE BOAT YOU ARE ON IS ABOUT TO CAPSIZE.
Definition
Brace yourself, choose a reference point, secure engines, take a breath and hold it.
Term
LIST FIVE STEPS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO EXIT FROM A CAPSIZED BOAT.
Definition
Remain calm & stay in an air pocket, trap air in the compartment (by closing hull valves), hearing rescuers attempt to communicate to them by shouting or tapping on the hull, conserve oxygen by remaining calm & minimizing physical activity & if possible get out of the water, remember that rescuers should arrive soon.
Term
SURVIVORS FROM A CAPSIZED BOAT SHOULD ATTEMPT TO STAY WITH THE BOAT OR OTHER VISIBLE FLOATING DEBRIS. LIST THREE DIFFERENT WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
Definition
Get onboard a life raft if available, climb onto the boat or largest object, everyone should stay with the boat.
Term
AFTER EGRESSING THE HULL, NAME THE 6 STEPS THAT WILL INCREASE SURVIVAL.
Definition
Gather survivors, board life raft, no life raft then stay on hull or floating object, redon PFD, stay with boat do not swim to shore, keep crew together.
Term
TRUE OR FALSE? YOU SHOULD NOT RE-ENTER THE BOAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY EGRESSED THE HULL?
Definition
True
Term
LIST THE 5 EGRESS ROUTES FOR THE 41' UTB IN ORDER OF SUGGESTED USE.
Definition
Emergency escape hatch, port side sliding window, starboard side sliding window, rear bulkhead sliding window, pilot house door.
Term
LIST FOUR WAYS THE DEFENDER CLASS BOAT WOULD BECOME CAPSIZED.
Definition
Heavy seas, high speed maneuver, boarding operations, towing.
Term
WHAT IS THE PERFERRED METHOD OF EGRESS FROM A DEFENDER CLASS BOAT?
Definition
Side sliding windows.
Term
DO NOT ATTEMPT EGRESS THROUGH THE ___ ___ AREA OF THE RB-S. (Aft door, bow hatch, aft window, sliding door?)
Definition
Aft window
Term
TRUE OR FALSE? NEVER CLIMB ATOP THE HULL AFTER A BOAT CAPSIZES?
Definition
False
Term
COLOR, NUMBER, AND LIGHT OF A NUN BUOY? WHEN RETURNING FROM SEA IN BUOYAGE SYSTEM "B" WHAT SIDE DO YOU WANT THE NUN BUOY ON?
Definition
Red, even, and no light. When returning from sea you want the buoy on your starboard side.
Term
COLOR, NUMBER, AND LIGHT OF A CAN BUOY? WHEN RETURNING FROM SEA IN BUOYAGE SYSTEM "B" WHAT SIDE DO YOU WANT THE CAN BUOY ON?
Definition
Green, odd, and no light. When returning from sea you want the buoy on your port side.
Term
WHAT COLOR LIGHT DOES A RED BUOY HAVE?
Definition
Red light
Term
WHAT COLOR LIGHT DOES A GREEN BUOY HAVE?
Definition
Green light
Term
A SHORT BLAST HAS A DURATION OF ABOUT ___ SECOND(S)
Definition
About one second
Term
A PROLONGED BLAST HAS A DURATION OF ABOUT ___ TO ___ SECONDS.
Definition
Four to six seconds.
Term
THE DANGER SIGNAL IS AT LEAST ___ RAPID BLAST.
Definition
Five
Term
SOUNDING ___ BLAST INDICATES, "I INTEND TO LEAVE YOU ON MY STARBOARD SIDE."
Definition
1 SHORT
Term
SOUNDING ___ BLAST INDICATES, "I INTEND TO LEAVE YOU ON MY STARBOARD SIDE"
Definition
2 SHORT
Term
SOUNDING ___ BLAST INDICATES, "I AM OPERATING ASTERN PROPULSION."
Definition
3 short
Term
SOUNDING ___ BLAST INDICATES, "I INTEND TO OVERTAKE YOU ON YOUR STARBOARD SIDE."
Definition
1 short
Term
SOUNDING ___ BLAST INDICATES, "I INTEND TO OVERTAKE YOU ON YOUR PORT SIDE."
Definition
2 SHORT
Term
EMERGENCY PYROTECHNICS ARE NORMALLY ___ OR ___ IN COLOR.
Definition
Red or orange
Term
AN EXAMPLE OF A DISTRESS FLAG WOULD BE A SQUARE WITH A ___ ABOVE OR BELOW IT.
Definition
Ball
Term
A PIECE OF CANVAS THAT IS ___ IN COLOR WOULD INDICATE A VESSEL IN DISTRESS.
Definition
Orange
Term
IN INLAND WATERS ONLY, A HIGH INTENSITY WHITE LIGHT FLASHING AT ___ TO ___ TIMES PER MINUTE WOULD INDICATE DISTRESS.
Definition
50 to 70 times
Term
THE SIGNAL FOR MORSE CODE (SOS) IS A GROUP OF ___ SHORT, ___ LONG, AND ___ SHORT CHARACTERS.
Definition
Three dots, three dashes, three dots
Term
AN EYE SPLICE MAKES A ___ LOOP (EYE) IN THE END OF LINE.
Definition
Permanent
Term
WHEN CREATING AN EYE SPLICE IN NATURAL LINE, ALWAYS TUCK THE ___ STRAND FIRST.
Definition
Middle
Term
HOW MANY TUCKS DOES AN EYE SPICE IN THREE-STAND, PLAID-LAID NATURAL LINE HAVE?
Definition
3
Term
TUCKS IN AN EYE SPLICE IN THREE-STRAND, PLAID-LAID SYNTHETIC LINE?
Definition
4
Term
A ___ SPLICE IS COMMONLY USED TO FINISH OFF THE END OF A LINE.
Definition
Back
Term
WHAT KNOT BEGINS A BACK SPLICE?
Definition
Crown
Term
THE BACK SPLICE WILL INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE LINE THAT MAY CAUSE IT TO ___ OR ___ WHEN RUNNING THROUGH A BLOCK OR DECK FITTING.
Definition
Jam or foul
Term
IF THE LINE MUST BE ABLE TO RUN FREE, A ___ WHIPPING ON THE END IS PERFERRED TO PREVENT UNRAVELING.
Definition
Permanent
Term
WHEN SPLICING DOUBLE-BRAIDED NYLON LINE, POINT ___ IS WHERE YOU WILL EXTRACT THE CORE FROM INSIDE THE COVER.
Definition
X
Term
WHEN SPLICING DOUBLE-BRAIDED NYLON LINE, TIE A SLIP KNOT APPROXIMATELY ___ FID LENGTHS FROM X.
Definition
5
Term
WHEN SPLICING DOUBLE-BRAIDED NYLON LINE, MARK THE CORE WHERE IT COMES OUT OF THE COVER. THIS IS MARK # ___.
Definition
1
Term
WHEN MOVING TOWARD THE STERN OF THE VESSEL, YOU ARE HEADING ___?
Definition
Aft
Term
LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT?
Definition
Port
Term
RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOAT?
Definition
Starboard
Term
BACK END OF THE BOAT?
Definition
Stern
Term
CLIMBING THE BOATS MAST, YOU ARE GOING ___?
Definition
Aloft
Term
WHICH HULL TYPE SKIMS ACROSS THE WATER AS SPEED INCREASES?
Definition
Planing hull
Term
WHAT TYPE OF KEEL HAS STIFFENERS (VERTICAL OR UPRIGHT MEMBERS TO INCREASE STRENGTH) TO PROTECT THE BOAT'S HULL PLATING, AND REDUCE ROLL?
Definition
Bar keel
Term
WHAT IS THE POINT OF A VESSEL'S UNDERWATER BODY THAT REACHES THE GREATEST DEPTH. MEASURED FROM THE WATERLINE TO BOTTOM OF THE KEEL?
Definition
Draft
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