CMM Marina Planning & Development 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a travel lift or marine railway at a marina?

Accepted Answer

To haul vessels out of the water for inspection, maintenance, or dry storage

Answer

A travel lift or marine railway hauls vessels out of the water for bottom painting, repairs, inspections, or winter dry storage.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'head-in' slip configuration at a marina?

Accepted Answer

Vessels are stored perpendicular to the dock with the bow toward the finger pier end

Answer

Head-in slips place vessels perpendicular to the main dock with the bow toward the finger pier end, maximizing density and ease of boarding.

Question 3

ADA guidelines for accessible marina floating docks specify that gangways over 80 feet in length must have a slope no greater than what ratio?

Accepted Answer

1:20

Answer

ADA guidelines specify that gangways over 80 feet long serving accessible floating piers must have a slope no steeper than 1:20 at any tidal state.

Question 4

What does 'linear footage' refer to in marina slip inventory management?

Accepted Answer

The total length of dock space available for vessel berthing along dock edges

Answer

Linear footage refers to the total length of dock face or slip space available for vessel berthing, used to calculate capacity and revenue potential.

Question 5

Which factor most commonly drives the need for dredging at a marina?

Accepted Answer

Sediment accumulation that reduces water depth below safe vessel draft requirements

Answer

Sediment accumulates over time and reduces navigable depth, requiring periodic dredging to maintain safe access and vessel draft clearance.

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