ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Exam (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+
Question:
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted
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to the rudder post to allow steering to resume.?
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Answer:
emergency tiller i,-
Question:
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may
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accumulate at lowest point.? i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
bildge
Question:
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close
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all ________ when leaving the boat unattended.?
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Answer:
seacocks
,Question:
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires.?
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Answer:
flammable liquid or petroleum i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _______
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volts _______ power, which is provided by the house _______.?
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Answer:
12v, DC, battery
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Question:
When connected to ______ (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained
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using a battery ________. While motoring, the engine-mounted _________
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charges the batteries.? i,- i,-
Answer:
shorepower, charger, altenator i,- i,-
Question:
, The battery __________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a
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choice to be made between house and ________ battery banks.?
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Answer:
selector, starting i,-
Question:
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing
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cotter ______.?i,-
Answer:
pins
Question:
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is
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flowing out of the _______ outlet.?
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Answer:
water, exhaust i,-
Question:
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _______ supply.?
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Answer:
fuel
2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+
Question:
If the wheel-steering system fails, then an ________ ________ may be fitted
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
to the rudder post to allow steering to resume.?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
emergency tiller i,-
Question:
The space beneath the cabin sole is called the _________, where water may
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
accumulate at lowest point.? i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
bildge
Question:
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
all ________ when leaving the boat unattended.?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
seacocks
,Question:
Type "B" fire extinguisher are used to combat _______ based fires.?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
flammable liquid or petroleum i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights and pumps run on _______
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
volts _______ power, which is provided by the house _______.?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
12v, DC, battery
i,- i,-
Question:
When connected to ______ (110volts, ac), the battery voltage is maintained
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using a battery ________. While motoring, the engine-mounted _________
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charges the batteries.? i,- i,-
Answer:
shorepower, charger, altenator i,- i,-
Question:
, The battery __________ switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a
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choice to be made between house and ________ battery banks.?
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Answer:
selector, starting i,-
Question:
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
cotter ______.?i,-
Answer:
pins
Question:
Once the auxiliary engine is started, it is important to check that ______ is
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
flowing out of the _______ outlet.?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Answer:
water, exhaust i,-
Question:
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the _______ supply.?
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Answer:
fuel
