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30 Cards in this Set
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Flare |
The outward turn of the hull as the sides of the hull comes up from the waterline. |
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Tumble home |
The shape of the hull as it moves out going from the gunwale to the waterline |
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Sheer |
The curvature Of the main deck from the stern to the stern |
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Chine |
The turn of the craft hull below the waterline |
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Displacement |
The weight of the volume of water the hull pushes aside when at rest 1 long ton=2240lbs |
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Round bottom |
Less stable; |
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Flat bottom |
Less stable; slow speed; |
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Deep V |
High speeds; smoother ride |
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Multi-chine |
Stable in water; harder to maneuver |
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Displacement hull |
Pushes away water allowing hull to settle down into the water |
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Ground tackle |
All parts of an anchor package between the boat and the anchor |
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Ground tackle components |
Anchor system: Rode, nylon & chain Fittings: Shackle, swivel, thimble, chafing chain, detachable link, eye splice |
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Static |
Cause a towed vessel to resist motion |
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Dynamic |
Occurs once a towed vessel is moving Wave, wind |
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Towing approaches |
Coming alongside Heavy weather 15-30 degree angle |
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Optimum position |
Position self in safest position, maintain safe escape route |
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Catenary |
Gravity causes a dip and downward sag form in the middle of the tow line. |
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Fist action for MOB |
Swift & certain Assess situation |
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2 types of approach’s for coming alongside |
Leeward Windward |
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Leeward approach |
Against the wind and current |
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Planning hull |
Skims along the surface of the water |
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Windward |
With the wind and current |
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Semi-displacement hull |
Raised to a partial plane, but always remain in the water |
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ORM |
Minimize risk to acceptable levels, commensurate with mission accomplishment |
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ORM Principles |
•accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost •accept no unnecessary risk •anticipate & manage risk by planning •make risk decisions at the right level |
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Coxswain responsibilities |
•maintaining & verifying craft crew certifications •assigning craft crew •verifying PPE •maintaining situational awareness •supervising; giving clear & understandable directions to crew |
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Confirm a fix |
Radar Visual Sound Depth |
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How planning get on plan |
Apply or reduce power gradually when going from displacement to planning |
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Fitting used to stow anchor |
Anchor chock |
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Reasons for anchor |
Engine failure Weather Hold position To stay outside of a breaking inlet or bar |
