Seamanship Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions
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Seamanship
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Seamanship
Seamanship Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
The art of working with line or rope is called - Answer-marlinespike seamanship or marelinespiking
It is important to learn special terminology associated with marlinespike seamanship, primarily to -
Answer-avoid confusion
To earn the respect...
For example, right-laid line should always be coiled in - Answer✔✔-right-hand turns
Right-laid prevent - Answer✔✔-kinking and extend the life of the line.
Lines can also be formed by a different process called - Answer✔✔-braiding
Braiding lines have certain advantages over twisted ones - Answer✔✔-They will not kink and will not flex
open to admit dirt or abrasives
The construction of braided lines - Answer✔✔-make it impossible to inspect the inner yarns for damage
The more common braided lines are - Answer✔✔-hollow braided
stuffer braided
solid braided
double braided
The common synthetic fibers are - Answer✔✔-nylon
polyester (Dacron)
polypropylene
polyethylene(in descending order of strength)
The common synthetic fibers are generally - Answer✔✔-stronger than fibers and not subject to rot
Nylon is over - Answer✔✔-twice as strong as manila
manila is the - Answer✔✔-most common natural fiber
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