Aptitude Test

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1. You need to turn a Catalina 30 180-degrees from starboard side to the dock to port side to the dock. The dock is a 50-foot long side tie running lengthwise east to west. The boat is moored on the north side of the dock. There is 40 ft. of sea room to the north. The wind is westerly at 10 knots. There are two extra fenders and a 60’ length of 1/2" line that you may use. You must accomplish this task quickly and safely by yourself without using the vessels auxiliary engine. Describe, in detail, the steps to perform this maneuver and any potential dangers for which you might need to prepare.*

2. You are by yourself preparing to handle the dock lines for a 45' single screw trawler. The trawler is turning a left hand propeller and is approaching the east side of a dock from the north-east at bare steerage. The skipper has her starboard bow at a 45-degree angle to the dock with the intention to moor starboard side to. The dock is a 100' side tie dock that runs to north from the shore. The vessel is now one boat length from the dock. There is 100 ft. of sea room to the east and the north. The water depth is not sufficient for this vessel beyond the south end of the dock. The one deck hand onboard has a 25' bowline ready to throw to you. The stern line is 20' long. There is a westerly wind of 15 knots. You have with you a 100' length of 1/2" line coiled and ready to heave, if necessary. What actions will you take to ensure a safe landing?*

2a. What rudder and engine instructions would you make to the skipper?*

2b. Identify some of most important precautions relevant to bringing the vessel alongside safely.*

3. You are in the same situation as stated previously; however, the vessel is twin screw with outboard turning propellers. What rudder and engine instructions would you make to the skipper?*

4. You are hauling a Catalina 30 from the water to boat stands with boat slings. The lifting points are not marked and there is not a docking plan. How do you determine where to place the slings to safely lift the boat?

4a. Describe, in detail, the procedure for preparing the lifting gear through setting up blocking and boat stands.*

4b. Identify the potential dangers to personnel and property that may arise in this operation.*

4c. How you can prevent damage and injury from these dangers?*

5. Describe, in detail, the procedure for moving the boat stands for painting on the vessel above:*

6. Describe the procedures and process to haul-out a Catalina 30 on the marine railway, sidetrack it, move it back to the ways and re-launch it.*

6a. Include all the settings of the draw works including clutches and dogs, remote control etc.*

6b. Identify the potential dangers to personnel and property that may arise in this operation.*

6c. How you can prevent damage and injury from these dangers?*

7. Describe, in the same way as above, the process for hauling a Grand Banks 36.*

8. How do you move the bilge shores to allow for painting on the above two vessels hauled on the marine railway?*

9. How do you paint under the keel blocks? Identify the dangers in this process and how you can safeguard against them.*

10. You are disconnecting the backstay on a deck-stepped mast in preparation for a haul out. The chain plates are in line with the mast step athwart ships. There are no aft lowers or running back stays. How do you quickly and safely accomplish this?*

11. What are the two most important factors in using 100% solids epoxy resin systems, such as WEST Systems, correctly?*

12. Using the same type of resin and hardener mentioned above, how can you increase the curing time? What are the two most common issues with this?*

13. What are two simple methods for increasing the pot life of mixed epoxy?*

14. Without adding anything to a mixed epoxy, how can you decrease the viscosity?*

15. When repairing a FRP structure laid up with polyester resin, which resin has a superior secondary bonding characteristics? Epoxy or Polyester?*

16. Can you use polyester based fillers, resin, or gel coat over an epoxy substrate?*

17. What is the basic test to determine if a freshly primed surface is dry enough for re-coating?*

18. If you signal the crane operator by pointing your thumb up vertically and extending your fingers in and out horizontally, what will the operator do?*

19. What happens to the strength of a sling when you choke it?*

20. What is the greatest safety concern when you increase the working radius of a crane?*

21. How do you slow the speed at which you are swinging?*

22. What is the nominal inside dimension of a ½ inch, Schedule 40-pipe nipple?*

23. What is a 90-degree street elbow?*

24. What is the outside dimension of 3/8 inch tubing?*

25. When connecting a circuit breaker to a bilge pump, do you connect the load or the line terminal?*

26. How do you reverse the direction of a three-phase electric motor?*

27. How many amps are required to fully light a 1200 watt halogen lamp at 120 volts?*

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