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When shifting from forward to reverse gear (or vise versa) it is critical
to pause in _____ for a second or two to allow the engine to return to
idle speed
Answers: neutral
The flow of water pushed by a propeller is called prop_____
Answers: wash
The tendency of the stern of a boat to be pushed sideways when the
engine is in reverse gear is prop_____
Answers: walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely
cause the stern to walk to _____
Answers: port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a ________ flag
(red with diagonal white stripe_ or International Code flag _____
(vertical white and blue swallowtail
Answers: recreational diver, "A"
,The _____ has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the _____, _ and
passengers
Answers: skipper(or captain), vessel, crew
The safety _____ may be made of webbing or line and has clip on
either end. One end commonly attaches to a safety_____ worn by the
crew, the other end is secured to a strong pad-eye or_____
Answers: tether. harness. jackline
It is advisable to wear a life jacket in the following situations (name at
least three) _____, ______, _____
Answers: bad weather, heavy seas, cold seawater temp, night, poor
visibility, when leaving the cockpit if the boat has no lifelines, feeling
unwell...
Other than the federally required items, ASA recommends the
following additional equipment be carried on board (name at least
ten): _____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____, _ ,
Answers: VHF radio, cell phone, spare lines, navigation charts,
plotting tools, anchor(s), binoculars, knife, 1st aid, tool kit,
flashlight/spotlight, clock, radar reflector, boathook, softwood plugs,
portable bilge pump, bucket....
The amount of oil in the auxiliary_____ may be checked by withdrawing
the _____ wiping it clean, then reinserting and removing again to check
the level.
Answers: engine. dipstick
, The raw-water_____ helps prevent grass, seaweed and other
undesirable debris from entering the engine's___system.
Answers: strainer. cooling
To help prevent diesel fuel spills, it is better to fill the tank_____
Answers: slowly
It is illegal to dump _____ anywhere in the ocean or inland waters
a) plastic b) engine oil c) diesel fuel d) All of the above
Answers: All of the above
Small items of food waste and glass may legally be discharged if the
vessel is more than _ offshore
Answers: three
Be able to identify the following Interior parts of the boat:
Answers: Galley, Saloon, Chart table, V-berth, Head, Quarter berth,
portlight, Locker, Cabin sole
Most water-heater appliances have two ways of heating water: either
from the engine's_____ system or from electricity
Answers: cooling. shore power