Catamaran evolution and essentials Flashcards
A Tripod rig refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ___ that support the mast without the need for a ___ .
shrouds, backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas is called a ___ .
nacelle
On catamarans without fixed keels, a ___ slides vertically through a trunk in each hull to provide lateral resistance and improved performance when sailing to ___ .
daggerboard, windward
A catamaran’s ___ is derived from the buoyancy in its two widely separated hulls. Even so, care must be taken to avoid overloading, and to distribute weight ___ .
stability, evenly
Located on the forward crossbeam, the ___ ___ provides reinforcement to counter the effect of forestay tension.
seagull striker
The downward force of the catamaran’s mast is supported by the center ___ integrated into the bridgedeck structure. The mainsheet traveler is often mounted over the ___ crossbeam.
crossbeam, aft
A typical cruising catamaran sail plan consists of a large ___ - ___ mainsail and a roller-furling jib.
fully-battened
When a catamaran’s steering wheel is turned, the ___ operate together because they are connected by a tie rod. They are smaller than those on a monohull, but their efficiency is increased du to the lack of ___ .
rudders, heeling
Name four systems or components that must be duplicated on a catamaran: ___ , ___ , ___ , ___ .
engines, running gear, cooling, exhaust, electrical, fuel, bilge
An engine’s ___ battery is generally collocated with that engine and charged by an ___ on the same engine.
start, alternator
Take care to ensure that levels in the ___ and ___ tanks are balanced, especially if they are located away from the boat’s centerline.
freshwater, fuel
Less heeling makes preparing meals easier on a catamaran than on a monohull, but it’s still advisable to take ___ to avoid burns and ___ .
precautions, scalds
Cruising catamaran structure
(see book)
Catamaran rig
(see book)
