ASA 114 Catamaran New Vocab
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Bridgedeck - ANSWERSThe deck connecting the hulls of a catamaran.
Nacelle - ANSWERSA forward projection of a bridgedeck designed to soften the impact
of seas beneath the bridgedeck
Freeboard - ANSWERSThe height of the hull from the waterline to the deck
Deckhouse - ANSWERSThe cabin, on top of a bridge deck typically the saloon NAV
station and galley.
Escape Hatch - ANSWERSA hatch set into the underside of the bridge deck, or the side
of the hull in case of capsize
Crossbeam - ANSWERSBeam that connects the hulls of a catamaran
Ramp (or catwalk) - ANSWERSA solid walkway along the centerline between the
bridgedeck and the forward crossbeam
trampoline - ANSWERSa taut net spanning the space between the bows of a cruising
catamaran
Seagull striker - ANSWERSA braced strut, projects upward on the forward, crossbeam
to stiffen it against the upward pull of the forestry.
Dolphin Striker - ANSWERSA braced strut beneath a crossbeam on a catamaran that
supports the mast
Flybridge - ANSWERSA helm station located on top of the deckhouse
Fractional rig - ANSWERSA sailboat rig where the headstay is attached at some
distance below the masthead
Tripod rig - ANSWERSA rig configuration made up of a forestay and shrouds that are
far enough aft that a backstay is not needed.
Diamond stays - ANSWERSwire rigging braced by spreaders, or struts, in a diamond
shape that keeps the mast in column
