Anatomy of a Boat
What is the name of the "back" of the boat?
Stern
Which piece of standing rigging is specifically designed to support a mast from an aft (back) direction?
Backstays
Which horizontal spar extends aft from the mast and has the foot (bottom edge) of the mainsail attached to it?
Boom
Which engine type is self-contained and mounted on the transom?
Outboard
Which stroke compresses the air–fuel mixture?
Compression
What is the other name for the "front" of the boat?
Bow
What is the general term for any structure, such as a bridge or a forecastle, that is built on and above the upper or main deck?
Superstructure
A large, colorful, balloon-like sail designed for optimal performance when sailing downwind is called a:
Spinnaker
Sterndrive (inboard/outboard) engines combine
Outboard and inboard features
Which stroke produces useful energy?
Power
Left Side of the boat is called this?
Portside
What is the primary purpose of shrouds in a ship's standing rigging?
To provide athwartship (side-to-side) support for the mast
If a sailor is told to 'ease' the sails, what action should they perform?
Let the sails out
Which propulsion system uses an impeller inside a housing?
Jet propulsion
Which component forces extra air into the cylinders?
Turbo-blower
Right Side of the Boat is called?
Starboard
If an object is located at a right angle to the ship's fore-and-aft line, its position is described as...
Abeam
What is the primary function of a halyard on a sailboat?
To raise a sail
Which inboard arrangement allows more interior cabin space by moving the engine aft?
V drive
Which part converts up-and-down piston motion into rotary motion?
Crankshaft
What are the vertical partition walls inside a ship that subdivide the interior into watertight compartments called?
Bulkheads
What is the name for the metal fittings with two projecting horns that are used for securing lines on a boat?
Cleats
Which component of a sailboat's standing rigging is responsible for providing side-to-side support for the mast?
Shrouds
What makes outboard engines more convenient for shallow water travel?
Outboard engines can be tilted upward, lifting the propeller out of the water.
Which part links the piston to the crankshaft?
Connecting rod