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Term
LENGTH OVERALL
Definition
41' 03 3/4'
Term
LENGTH WITHOUT RUBRAILS
Definition
40' 08"
Term
HIGHEST FIXED POINT
Definition
13'02"
Term
HIGHEST UN-FIXED POINT
Definition
26'8"
HEIGHT ABOVE WATER LINE (TOP OF AM ANTENNA)
Term
DISPLACEMENT
Definition
FULL LOAD = 30,000 LBS
LESS CARGO = 26,000 LBS
Term
MAXIMUM SPEED
Definition
26 KTS
Term
ENDURANCE AT MAXIMUM SPEED
Definition
10.5 HOURS
Term
CRUSING SPEED
Definition
18 KTS (2,000 RPM)
Term
THICKNESS AND MATERIAL OF WINDOWS
Definition
3/8" TEMPERED GLASS
Term
SIZE OF LETTERING "U.S. COAST GUARD"
Definition
6 INCHES
Term
SIZE OF LETTERING ON THE STERN
Definition
3 INCHES
Term
TRIM TAB LOCATION AND SIZE
Definition
7" TRIM TAB WITH SUPPORTED GUSSETS LOCATED ON THE STERN
Term
ZINC LOCATION AND SIZE
Definition
12" ZINCS MOUNTED ON THE STERN ONE ON EACH QUARTER
Term
WHAT IS THE BULLNOSE MADE OF
Definition
BARE ALUMMINUM 5086
Term
ANCHORS; WHAT KIND, HOW MANY AND WHERE
Definition
DANFORTH ANCHORS
22 LBS
25 LBS
ONE LOCATED ON THE CABIN TOP STBD SIDE APPROX. 28" FROM THE PILOT HOUSE
Term
FORWARD HATCH (DISCREPANCY(S))
Definition
IF IT'S NOT WATERTIGHT IT'S A RESTRICTIVE.

IF HATCH IS NOT FLUSH WITH DECK IT'S A MAJOR
Term
ANCHOR LINE
Definition
300 FEET OF 2 3/4 INCH DBN

ATTACHED: 7/16" SCEWPIN SHACKLE
9' 1/2" GALVANIZED (BBB) CHAIN
1/2" LINK AND JAW SWIVEL
5/8" SCREW PIN SHACKLE
Term
FORWARD HATCH (DISCREPANCY(S))
Definition
IF IT'S NOT WATERTIGHT IT'S A RESTRICTIVE.

IF HATCH IS NOT FLUSH WITH DECK IT'S A MAJOR
Term
PORT STEP BOX
Definition
2 HEAVING LINES
1 KIFF HOOK
ASSORTED SHAKLES (04)
Term
STARBOARD STEP BOX
Definition
ASSORTED CHAFING GEAR
LEAD LINE
DE-ANCHORING SHAKLE 3/4"
02 "T" HANDLES
PLASTIC WIRE TIES
Term
THE HEAD
WHATS IN IT?
WHATS IT MADE OF?
Definition
HEAD DOOR WITH VENT
ONE PIECE OF LINOLEM ON DECK
CHEMICAL TOILET
ESCAPE HATCH (20" BOMAR HATCH)
HANDRAIL (23" LONG, 1" DIAMETER, 39" OFF DECK)
Term
HOW MANY WATERTIGHT COMPARTMENTS, AND WHERE?
Definition
FOREPEAK - BOW TO BULKHEAD TWO

ENGINE ROOM(WATER TIGHT TO MAINDECK)-
BULKHEAD 6-10
FUEL TANK (WATER TIGHT TO MAINDECK) -
BULKHEAD 10- FRAME 11
LAZARETTE- FRAME 11-TRANSOM
Term
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE HULL AT FRAME 9
Definition
THE MAXIMUM DRAFT OCCURS HERE, BELOW THE MIDDLE STANCHION OF HANDRAILS
Term
WHAT HAPPENS AT BULKHEAD 10
Definition
THE SHAFTS PENETRATE THE HULL THROUGH STUFFING TUBES AND SHAFT LOGS
Term
FOREPEAK SCUTTLE
Definition
19" x 26", FLUSH MOUNTED, WATERTIGHT SCUTTLE.

PROVIDES ACCESS ENTRY TO THE FORPEAK
Term
FORWARD DECK HANDRAILS
Definition
CONSTRUSTED OF 1 1/4" SCHEDULE 40 ALUMINUM PIPE.

THEY BEGIN AT FRAME ONE, EVEN WITH THE FORWARD BITT.

THEY RISE TO A LEVEL OF 36" ABOVE THE DECK AND CONTINUE AFT, FOLLOWING THE LINE OF THE DECK ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE PILOTHOUSE.
Term
PILOT HOUSE DECK
WHAT IS IT MADE OUT OF?
Definition
3/4" MARINE GRADE PLYWOOD
Term
PILOT HOUSE PORT HANDRAIL
Definition
MOUNTED 39" OFF THE DECK, RUN'S FROM PILOT HOUSE WEATHER TIGHT DOOR TO THE FORWARD CABIN HEAD (EGRES ROUTE)

1" STAINLESS STEEL
Term
UTB BELL
Definition
6" BRONZE TYPE EXTERIOR MOUNT- 6' FROM TOP OF DOOR FRAME INTERIOR MOUNT- 43" OFF OF DECK
Term
SIZE OF COMPASS
Definition
6"

LOCATED ON TOP OF CONSOLE
Term
ENGINE GAUGE PANEL
Definition
LUBE OIL PRESSURE RED LINE- 30-0 PSI
GREEN LINE- 40-65PSI
REDUCTION GEAR RED LINE-221-MAX PSI
GREEN LINE- 190-220 PSI
FRESH WATER TEMP RED LINE- 196-MAX PSI
GREEN LINE- 165-195 PSI

MAXIMUM RPM 2700!
Term
WHERE IS THE ALARM BELL?
Definition
UNDER STEERING CONSOLE
Term
EQUIPMENT CASUALTIES THAT PREVENT GETTING UNDERWAY
Definition
1) RADAR
2) ENGINE NOT STARTING
3) STEERING
4) VHF-FM RADIO
5) DEPTH FINDER
6)COMPASS
7)GPS
Term
THIS CARD IS FOR BASIC HELM COMMANDS
Definition
STEER COURSE ________
RIGHT/LEFT FULL RUDDER
SHIFT YOUR RUDDER
EASE YOUR RUDDER
MARK YOUR HEAD
HOW IS YOUR RUDDER
STEADY AS YOU GO
MIND YOUR HELM
RUDDER AMIDSHIP
MEET HER
COMMAND
STEER ON
CYCLE YOUR RUDDER
Term
WHAT DO YOU DO IF THE "SIMS" PACKAGE FAILS?
Definition
PLOT POSITION ON PAPER CHART

MAINTAIN DR BASED ON COMPASS COURSE STEERED

ORDER SPEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 02 FIX INTERVALS
Term
NAME THE NAVIGATION LIGHT SWITCH MARKINGS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Definition
RUNNING TOW LONGSIDE (INT)
RUNNING TOW ASTERN
RUNNING TOW ALONGSIDE (INLAND)
RUNNING NO TOW
ANCHOR
NAV LIGHTS OFF
Term
THE HULL
Definition
MODIFIED PLANNING HULL DESIGN
DEEP-V BOW
LOW DEAD-RISE STERN
Term
SKEG
Definition
RUNS FROM BULKHEAD 2 - JUST FORWARD OF THE PROPELLERS @ FRAME 12.

SLOPS DOWN..DEEPEST POINT 4'1" AT FRAME 9
Term
HULL REFERNCE POINTS
Definition
FRAME/ BULKHEAD 2

BLKHEAD 6 & FRAME 7- TRANSDUCER PENETRATES THE HULL APPROX. 18" STARBOARD OF THE KEEL

FRAME 9- MAXIMUM DRAFT 4'1"

BLKHEAD 10- SHAFTS PENETRATES THE HULL THROUGH STUFFING TUBES AND SHAFTS
FRAME 12- SHAFTS & PROPELLERS ARE SUPPORTED BY SHAFTS STRUTS INSTALLED JUST FORAWRD OF FRAME 12. PROPS RADIUS APPROX 2' BELOW WATERLINE.
Term
CABIN TOP
Definition
SOLID FIBER GLASS OVER END-GRAIN BALSA SHELL
Term
HANDRAILS ON CABIN TOP SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH __size__ BACKING PLATES
Definition
1/4"
Term
CLEATS
Definition
MAY BE SOLID OR HOLLOW TYPE.

08 FIFTEEN INCH CLEATS ON DECK
01 4" CLEAT ON MAST BEHIND WEATHERTIGHT DOOR
Term
RING BUOY
LOCATION, SIZE, ATTACHED TO WHAT?
Definition
24" RING BUOY LOCATED IN AN ALUMINUM BRAKET ON THE PORTSIDE HANDRAIL, ATTACHED IS A RESCUE LINE THROW BAG, FLOAT LIGHT ATTACHED BY A 5/16" YELLOW POLYPRO LINE
Term
TOW LINE AND REEL
Definition
600' OF 2 3/4" DBN
Term
TOWING CAPASITY
Definition
100 DISPLACEMENT TONS
Term
WHERE IS THE TOWING BITT
Definition
MOUNTED ON THE MAIN DECK BETWEEN HE MAST SUPPORT RAILS
Term
LIFE RAFT
Definition
ZODIAC 06 PERSON
COASTAL LIFE RAFT
Term
HOW MANY ALARMS ARE THERE?
Definition
5 TOTAL
-ALTENATOR ALARM
-LUBE OIL ALARM
-JACKET WATER ALARM
-HALON ALARM
-BILDGE ALARM
Term
TACHOMETER
IDLE AND CRUSING
Definition
IDLE: 700-725 RPM
CRUSING: 2,000 RPM
MAXIMUM: 2,700 RPM
Term
ENGINE SPECS
Definition
CUMMINS DIESEL
MODEL: VT903M
V- VBLOCK
T- TURBO
903- THE CUBIC INCHES
M-MARINE
FOUR-STROKE
LIQUID COOLED
RIGHT HAND ROTATION FROM THE FRONT
SHAFT HORSE POWER EA. ENG.- 340SPH
Term
SHAFT RPM
Definition
340 SPH EA. ENGINE
Term
RED GEAR OIL
IDLE AND CRUSING
Definition
IDLE: 25-70 PSI
CRUSING: 190-220 PSI
Term
LUBE OIL CAPASITY
Definition
6 GALLONS TOTAL
15W 40
5 GAL. IN SUMP
1 GAL. IN LINES
Term
ENGINE LUBE OIL
IDLE AND CRUSING
Definition
IDLE: 10-30 PSI
CRUSING: 45-65 PSI
Term
WATER TEMPERATURE
Definition
165*-195* F

60 GAL. PER MIN
Term
RED GEAR RATIO
Definition
2:1
Term
RED GEAR CAPASITY
Definition
10 QUARTS TOTAL
1 QUART IN COOLER
Term
HOT STARTS TEMPERATURE
Definition
100*-120*F
Term
WHAT IS THE COME HOME FEATURE?
Definition
IF THE MARINE GEAR FAILS, IT ALLOWS THE DISSABLED GEAR TO ONLY MOVE IN FORWARD GEAR. STARBOARD ONLY

THE PORT SIDE CAN BE LOCKED BUT THE ENGINES ARE SET UP DIFFERENTLY. SO THE PORT ENGINE WOULD GO IN REVERSE ONLY..
Term
FUEL SOUNDING RODS/FUEL TANK
Definition
VOLUME GAL. PER TANK

100% = 234.4 GAL.
95% = 231.5 GAL.
Term
-FUEL TYPE
-FUEL CAPASITY 100%
-FUEL CAPASITY 95%
-FUEL USEABLE
Definition
#2 DIESEL
486.8 GAL
463 GAL
420 GAL
Term
FUEL VENTS
Definition
02 FUEL WENTSLOCATED OUTBOARD OF THE TAFFRAIL AFT OF BULKHEAD 10

VENTS HAVE A PIECE OF 40-MESH ALUMINUM SCREEN @ THE END.
Term
FUEL FILLS
Definition
2 FUE FILLS, LOCATED INBOARD OF THE WELLDECK STEP BOXES AND AFT OF BULKEHEAD 10
Term
DISTRESS POLICY
CG ADDENDUM 4.1.6.2
Definition
FIRST ONSCENE ASSISTS- IF ANOTHER RESPONDER ARRIVES ONSCENE, AND HAS THE VSL SITUATION UNDER CONTROL, AND APPEARS THE USCG CAN WITHDRAWL, THE USCG CAN BE WITHDRAWN.
Term
NATIONAL SAR SCHOOL
"THE TEN FACTOR"
Definition
1)NATURE OF SITUATION
2)POSITION OR LACK OF KNOWN LOCATION
3)TYPE,SIZE, REPORTED CONDITION OF VSL, FOOD, WATER, ETC
4)VISIBILITY, INCLUDING DAYLIGHT OR DARKNESS CONDITIONS
5)TIDE AND CURRENT CONDITIONS, VSL @ ANCHOR
6)PRESENT & FORCASTED WEATHER
7)NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ONBOARD, HEALTH, MEDICAL,ETC.
8)COMMS
9)DEGREE OF CONCERN OF MARINER
10)POTENTIAL FOR THE SITUATION TO DETERIORATE
Term
WHAT IS DATUM?
Definition
THE PROBALE LOCATION OF A DISTRESSED VSL, DOWNED AIRCRAFT, P.I.W. CORRECTED FOR DRIFT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Term
WHAT IS LEEWAY?
Definition
THE DRIFT OF AN OBJECT WITH THE WIND, ON SURFACE OF THE SEA. THE SIDEWARD MOTION OS SHIP BECAUSE OF WIND AND CURRENT, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HER HEADING(COURSE STEERED) AND HER TRACK (COURSE MADE GOOD). SOMETIMES CALLED DRIFT. IN SAR, MOVEMENT OF SEARCH OBJECT THROUGH WATER CAUSED BY LOCAL WINDS BLOWING AGAINST THAT OBJECT.
Term
STATE THE 2 TYPES OF STAILITY
Definition
LONGITUDINAL
TRANSVERSAL
Term
WHAT IS DRIFT?
Definition
THE RATE/SPEED AT WHICH A VESSEL MOVES DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE WIND, WAVE, CURRENT, OR ACCUMLATIVE EFFECTS OF EACH
Term
WAT IS "SET" (OF A CURRRENT)?
Definition
THE DIRECTION TOWARD WHICH THE WATER IS FLOWING. A SHIP IS SET BY CURRENT. (MEASURED IN TRUE DEGREES)
Term
WHAT IS A BREAKER WAVE
Definition
A WAVE THAT BREAKS INTO FOAM
Term
WHAT IS A BREAKER LINE?
Definition
THE OUTER LIMIT
Term
WHAT IS A COMBER WAVE?
Definition
A LONG CURLING WAVE OF THE SEA
Term
WHAT IS A CREST OF A WAVE?
Definition
THE TOP OF A WAVE, BREAKER, OR SWELL
Term
FOAM CREST
Definition
THE TOP OF THE FOAMING WATER THAT SPEEDS TOWARD SHORE
Term
WHAT IS SURF?
Definition
THE WAVES OF THE SEA AS THE BREAK UPON SHORE
Term
WHAT IS A SURF ZONE?
Definition
THE AREA BETWEEN THE FIRST BREAK IN THE SWELLS & SHORE
Term
WHAT IS A SWELL?
Definition
A BROAD, ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER THAT MOVES WITHOUT BREAKING
Term
WHAT IS A TROUGH?
Definition
THE VALLET BETWEEN WAVES
Term
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A COXSWAIN?
Definition
-SAFETY AND CONDUCT OF PASSENGERS & CREW
-SAFE OPERATION & NAVIGATION OF THE VSL
-COMPLETION OF THE SORTIE OF THE MISSON
-SAFE GUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND REGS
Term
WHEN MAY A COX'N LEAVE THE BOAT?
Definition
1. IN THE COX'NS JUDGEMENT, AND AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF THE REMAINING CREWS EXPERIENCE. THE OPERATIONAL BENEFITS CLEARLY OUTWEIGHED THE RISK OF LEAVING THE BOAT WITHOUT A QUALIFIED COX'N

2. WHEN THE TIME PERMITS, EVERY EFFORT IS MADE BY THE COX'N TO RECIVE THE CONCURRENCE OF THEIR OPERATIONAL COMMANDER
Term
WHO CAN RELIEVE A COXSWAIN?
Definition
1) THE COX'NS: CO, OINC, XO, XPO
2) A SENIOR OFFICER AT THE SCENE OF DISTRESS, EMERGENCY OR OTHER ABNORMAL SITUATION WHO EXERCIES AUTHORITY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 5-1-4, WHETHER OR NOT OTHER UNITS ARE INVOLVED
Term
WHERE DOES A COXSWAIN RECIEVE AUTHORITY?
Definition
USCG REGULATIONS COMDINST M5000.3B
CHAPTER 5, SECTION H, "RANK AND COMMAND"
5-1-8 AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY OF BOAT COXSWAIN
Term
WHAT IS SIDE FORCE?
Definition
A FORCE THAT MOVES (WALKS) THE STERN OF THE BOAT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PROPELLER'S ROTATION.
Term
WHAT IS FRICTIONAL WAKE CURRENT?
Definition
A VSL MOVING THROUGH WATER DRAGS SOME OF THE WATER ALONG BECAUSE OF THE FRICTION BETWEEN THE SKIN OF THE SHIP AND WATER.
Term
HOW MUCH EXTRA LINE IS AUTHORIZED TO BE STOWED IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STOAWGAE AREA?
Definition
150' IS AUTHORIZED
Term
FUEL PRIMING AND STRIPPING PUMP
Definition
A DUEL , HAND-OPERATED PUMP IS IN SUPPLY SIDE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.

IT REMOVESCONTAMINATED FUEL FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK

IT ALSO PROVIDES FUEL TO PRIME THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM AS NEEDED.

TRANSFUR CAPASITY IS 20 GAL. PER 100 STROKES.
Term
DUPLEX SEA STRAINER
Definition
2 1/2" DUPLEX SEA STRAINER INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SEA CHEST AND MAIN ENGINE RAW WATER PUMP. WITH A SWITCHING HANDLE BETWEEN.
Term
RAW WATER PUMP
Definition
EA. ENGINE IS INDIRECTLY COOLED BY A GEAR-DRIVEN, IMPELLER-TYPE PUMP. PUMP IS GOVERNED BY EACH ENGINE OPERATING SPEED (RPM)PUMP IS ON THE FORWARD , PORT SIDE OF EACH ENGINE, DELIVERS UP TO 60 GAL. OF RAW WATER PER MINUTE. THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER AND REDUCTION DRIVE OIL COOLER.
Term
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BEAM?
Definition
14'1"
Term
STEERING WHEEL
Definition
IS A 20", NON-MAGNETIC, STAINLESS STEEL MORSE WHEEL.
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