ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising Review Questions with all
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List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage
rather than checked baggage. ✔Correct Answer-passport
credit/debit card
charter/provisioning documents
prescription medications
change of clothing
Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The _________ pump is powered by the battery
(activated when the float switch senses water in the bilge), and the _________ pump is operated by
hand. ✔Correct Answer-automatic
manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is _________, fill a cruising sailboat's
freshwater tank through the _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-safe
deck plate
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _________ or a
_________ in the plumbing. ✔Correct Answer-faucet
leak
When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the _________ _________ and let the
gas in the line burn off before you turn off the burner. ✔Correct Answer-solenoid switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the _________ _________ _________, then hold
the _________ _________ firmly in the waste outlet. ✔Correct Answer-waste deck plate
pumpout nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is recharged most effectively by the
engine's _________ with the engine running at _________ rpm or higher. ✔Correct Answer-
alternator
1,500
An inverter converts _________ electricity from the battery banks to _________ electricity, allowing
you to use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. ✔Correct Answer-AC
DC
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the _________ _________ and can be used to steer the boat
if the steering cables fail. ✔Correct Answer-rudder stock
Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti-freeze is used in the pressurized
_________ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a _________. ✔Correct Answer-internal
, thermostat
The engine-driven _________-_________ pump circulates seawater in the engine's raw-water
cooling system. The pump's _________ is an important spare part to have on board. ✔Correct
Answer-raw-water
impeller
List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power: _________, _________, _________,
_________. ✔Correct Answer-tank capacity
engine RPM
wind and waves
current
marine growth
vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to the boat's basic tool kit:
_________, _________, _________, _________. ✔Correct Answer-cable ties
duct tape
WD-140
multimeter
short lines
impeller
fuel filters
engine oil
halyard
shackles
cotter pins/rings
sail-repair tape
The _________-style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using the _________. ✔Correct Answer-classic
outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by taking
a turn of the _________ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling
_________. ✔Correct Answer-furling
drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _________ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-heeling
weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _________ at a
large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. ✔Correct Answer-rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _________ (heading up until the gust pasts)
or ease the _________ using the sheet or traveler. ✔Correct Answer-feathering (or luffing)
mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the _________ wind
speed. ✔Correct Answer-apparent
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Already Graded A+
List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry-on luggage
rather than checked baggage. ✔Correct Answer-passport
credit/debit card
charter/provisioning documents
prescription medications
change of clothing
Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The _________ pump is powered by the battery
(activated when the float switch senses water in the bilge), and the _________ pump is operated by
hand. ✔Correct Answer-automatic
manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is _________, fill a cruising sailboat's
freshwater tank through the _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-safe
deck plate
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _________ or a
_________ in the plumbing. ✔Correct Answer-faucet
leak
When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the _________ _________ and let the
gas in the line burn off before you turn off the burner. ✔Correct Answer-solenoid switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the _________ _________ _________, then hold
the _________ _________ firmly in the waste outlet. ✔Correct Answer-waste deck plate
pumpout nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is recharged most effectively by the
engine's _________ with the engine running at _________ rpm or higher. ✔Correct Answer-
alternator
1,500
An inverter converts _________ electricity from the battery banks to _________ electricity, allowing
you to use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. ✔Correct Answer-AC
DC
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the _________ _________ and can be used to steer the boat
if the steering cables fail. ✔Correct Answer-rudder stock
Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti-freeze is used in the pressurized
_________ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a _________. ✔Correct Answer-internal
, thermostat
The engine-driven _________-_________ pump circulates seawater in the engine's raw-water
cooling system. The pump's _________ is an important spare part to have on board. ✔Correct
Answer-raw-water
impeller
List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power: _________, _________, _________,
_________. ✔Correct Answer-tank capacity
engine RPM
wind and waves
current
marine growth
vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to the boat's basic tool kit:
_________, _________, _________, _________. ✔Correct Answer-cable ties
duct tape
WD-140
multimeter
short lines
impeller
fuel filters
engine oil
halyard
shackles
cotter pins/rings
sail-repair tape
The _________-style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed
using the _________. ✔Correct Answer-classic
outhaul
When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by taking
a turn of the _________ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling
_________. ✔Correct Answer-furling
drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _________ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind.
This response is known as _________ _________. ✔Correct Answer-heeling
weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the _________ at a
large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. ✔Correct Answer-rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _________ (heading up until the gust pasts)
or ease the _________ using the sheet or traveler. ✔Correct Answer-feathering (or luffing)
mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the _________ wind
speed. ✔Correct Answer-apparent
