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A dip in the line is called the...
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Catenary
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What is the catenary?
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A dip in the line. Often asked in relation to towing.
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What is listing?
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Listing is a permanent lean of the boat.
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What word describes the permanent lean of the boat?
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Listing
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Heeling
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The temporary lean of a vessel.
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What is the freeboard?
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The distance from the waterline to the upper deck level.
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What are the two primary forces acting upon a floating vessel?
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The force of gravity (weight) and the force of buoyancy.
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Keel
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The backbone of the boat.
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A dry suit shall be worn when?
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When the air and water temp are below 50 degrees F? However it is a good idea to wear it whenever the water is below 50 degrees F.
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MK-124
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20 seconds, has a night and a day end, the night end has two raised ridges, the tab on the night end is glow in the dark, 3-5 miles away.
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Hull
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The main body of the boat. It consists of structural framework and a skin or shell plating.
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The three types of hulls
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Displacement hulls
Planning hulls
Semi displacement hull
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Loaded displacement
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The wieght of the boat w/ everyone and eveything in it.
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Light displacement
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The weight of the boat excluding fuel, water, outfit, cargo, crew, and passengers.
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What type of PFD's do we normally use?
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Type 5 inflatable
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