ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Exam- Prep
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Practice
Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Graded A+
Question:
Hatch?
Answer:
A covered opening in the deck.
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Question:
Transom?
Answer:
The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
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Question:
Self-bailing cockpit? i,-
Answer:
,A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that any water that gets
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inside will drain overboard by gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in
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the aft corner of the cockpit well.
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Question:
Compass?
Answer:
An instrument that indicates direction relative to Earth's magnetic field.
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Question:
Binnacle?
Answer:
The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is mounted.
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Question:
Cockpit locker? i,-
Answer:
Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
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,Question:
Emergency tiller? i,-
Answer:
On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the top of the
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rudder stock so the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering
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mechanism fails. i,-
Question:
Companionway?
Answer:
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
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Question:
Saloon?
Answer:
The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and
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possibly extra sleeping quarters.
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Question:
Galley?
Answer:
, The kitchen on a boat.
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Question:
V-berth?
Answer:
The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of the bow.
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Question:
Auxiliary engine?
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Answer:
The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used also to produce
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electricity needed to charge the house batteries.
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Question:
Bilge?
Answer:
The lowest interior region of the hull.
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Question:
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Practice
Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Graded A+
Question:
Hatch?
Answer:
A covered opening in the deck.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Transom?
Answer:
The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Self-bailing cockpit? i,-
Answer:
,A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that any water that gets
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inside will drain overboard by gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
the aft corner of the cockpit well.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Compass?
Answer:
An instrument that indicates direction relative to Earth's magnetic field.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Binnacle?
Answer:
The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is mounted.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
Cockpit locker? i,-
Answer:
Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
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,Question:
Emergency tiller? i,-
Answer:
On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the top of the
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rudder stock so the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering
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mechanism fails. i,-
Question:
Companionway?
Answer:
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
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Question:
Saloon?
Answer:
The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and
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possibly extra sleeping quarters.
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Question:
Galley?
Answer:
, The kitchen on a boat.
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Question:
V-berth?
Answer:
The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of the bow.
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Question:
Auxiliary engine?
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Answer:
The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used also to produce
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electricity needed to charge the house batteries.
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Question:
Bilge?
Answer:
The lowest interior region of the hull.
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