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ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam Prep Document
2026/2027 ||Verified Exam!!!|| American Sailing
Association | Coastal Navigation, Seamanship &
Charter Operations ||Verified Questions with Detailed
Rationales
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. - Answer-Solenoid
Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then
pump sufficiently to ensure the waste reaches the
__________ __________. - Answer-Holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the
__________ __________ __________, then hold the
__________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. -
Answer-Waste deck plate, Pump-out nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shore-power, the battery
bank is recharged most effectively by the engine's
__________ with the engine running at __________ rpm
or higher. - Answer-Alternator, 1,500
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An inverter converts __________ electricity from the
battery banks to __________ electricity, allowing you to
use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on
shore-power. - Answer-DC, AC
A emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________
__________ and can be used to steer the boat if the
steering cable fails. - 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 __________. - Answer-
Internal, Thermostat
The engine driven __________ - __________ pump
circulates seawater in the engines raw-water cooling
system. The pump's __________ is an important spare
part to have on board. - Answer-Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under
power: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - Answer-1. Tank Capacity
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2. Engine RPM
3. Wind and Waves
4. Current
5. Marine Growth
6. Vessel Loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be
carried in addition to the boat's basic tool kit:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - Answer-1. Cable Ties
2. Duct Tape
3. WD-40
4. Multimeter
5. Short Lines
6. Impeller
7. Fuel Filters
8. Engine Oil
9. Halyard
10. Shackles
11. Cotter Pins/Rings
12. Sail Repair Tape
ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam Prep Document
2026/2027 ||Verified Exam!!!|| American Sailing
Association | Coastal Navigation, Seamanship &
Charter Operations ||Verified Questions with Detailed
Rationales
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. - Answer-Solenoid
Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then
pump sufficiently to ensure the waste reaches the
__________ __________. - Answer-Holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the
__________ __________ __________, then hold the
__________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. -
Answer-Waste deck plate, Pump-out nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shore-power, the battery
bank is recharged most effectively by the engine's
__________ with the engine running at __________ rpm
or higher. - Answer-Alternator, 1,500
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An inverter converts __________ electricity from the
battery banks to __________ electricity, allowing you to
use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on
shore-power. - Answer-DC, AC
A emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________
__________ and can be used to steer the boat if the
steering cable fails. - 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 __________. - Answer-
Internal, Thermostat
The engine driven __________ - __________ pump
circulates seawater in the engines raw-water cooling
system. The pump's __________ is an important spare
part to have on board. - Answer-Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under
power: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - Answer-1. Tank Capacity
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2. Engine RPM
3. Wind and Waves
4. Current
5. Marine Growth
6. Vessel Loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be
carried in addition to the boat's basic tool kit:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4.
__________ - Answer-1. Cable Ties
2. Duct Tape
3. WD-40
4. Multimeter
5. Short Lines
6. Impeller
7. Fuel Filters
8. Engine Oil
9. Halyard
10. Shackles
11. Cotter Pins/Rings
12. Sail Repair Tape
