ASA 104 EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to
cruising with _____ and _____. - Answer- training and experience
Leave _ behind as they might contain insects and their eggs - Answer- Cardboard
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the
most _____ items first, and _____ rummaging by packing meal items together. -
Answer- perishable, minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy items _ - Answer- Low
Skippers should plan on _____ _____ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and
_____ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc. - Answer- one half, five
To keep the batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least _____
hours per day. - Answer- two
3 measures to conserve battery power - Answer- Switch off lights, fans, run fridge while
charging
Good practices toward maintaining clean and happy boat include daily seawater wash
down of _ wiping saloon table, and wiping up _ - Answer- Cockpit, spills
Before allowing crew to swim, deploy _ _ and check for strong currents or shallow
depth. Swim with a buddy or post a _ - Answer- Swim ladder, lookout
Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking _____ to board or raft
against another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to _____. - Answer-
permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an
experienced _____ _____ in new sailing grounds. - Answer- flotilla leader
ASA 104 Exam American Sailing Association - Answer- EXAM COVERAGE - ASA 104
Exam (Bareboat Cruising)
, The ASA 104 Exam evaluates knowledge and practical skills required for bareboat
cruising and independent operation of a cruising sailboat. The certification is offered by
American Sailing Association. Key topics include boat systems and equipment, such as
electrical systems, engines, fuel management, plumbing, and onboard safety
equipment. The exam covers navigation skills, including chart reading, plotting courses,
tides and currents, and coastal navigation techniques. Candidates are tested on
weather awareness, trip planning, anchoring, docking, and maneuvering a cruising
sailboat under sail and power. Additional areas include crew management, emergency
procedures, safety protocols, and provisioning for multi-day trips. The exam emphasizes
safe vessel operation, navigation competence, and the ability to plan and execute short
coastal cruises responsibly.
The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand - Answer-
Automatic, manual
List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage - Answer- Passport, medication, credit cards,
change of clothes
After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. - Answer- safe, deck plate
A fresh water pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _
or a _ in the plumbing - 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 - 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 unscrew 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 batter bank is recharged most
effectively by the engine's _ with the engine running at _ rpm or higher - Answer-
Alternator, 1500
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity
allowing you to use the low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower.
- Answer- DC to AC
An emergency tiller fits in to the top of the _ _ and can be used to steer the boat if the
steering cables fail - 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
ANSWERS
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to
cruising with _____ and _____. - Answer- training and experience
Leave _ behind as they might contain insects and their eggs - Answer- Cardboard
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the
most _____ items first, and _____ rummaging by packing meal items together. -
Answer- perishable, minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy items _ - Answer- Low
Skippers should plan on _____ _____ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and
_____ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc. - Answer- one half, five
To keep the batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least _____
hours per day. - Answer- two
3 measures to conserve battery power - Answer- Switch off lights, fans, run fridge while
charging
Good practices toward maintaining clean and happy boat include daily seawater wash
down of _ wiping saloon table, and wiping up _ - Answer- Cockpit, spills
Before allowing crew to swim, deploy _ _ and check for strong currents or shallow
depth. Swim with a buddy or post a _ - Answer- Swim ladder, lookout
Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking _____ to board or raft
against another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to _____. - Answer-
permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an
experienced _____ _____ in new sailing grounds. - Answer- flotilla leader
ASA 104 Exam American Sailing Association - Answer- EXAM COVERAGE - ASA 104
Exam (Bareboat Cruising)
, The ASA 104 Exam evaluates knowledge and practical skills required for bareboat
cruising and independent operation of a cruising sailboat. The certification is offered by
American Sailing Association. Key topics include boat systems and equipment, such as
electrical systems, engines, fuel management, plumbing, and onboard safety
equipment. The exam covers navigation skills, including chart reading, plotting courses,
tides and currents, and coastal navigation techniques. Candidates are tested on
weather awareness, trip planning, anchoring, docking, and maneuvering a cruising
sailboat under sail and power. Additional areas include crew management, emergency
procedures, safety protocols, and provisioning for multi-day trips. The exam emphasizes
safe vessel operation, navigation competence, and the ability to plan and execute short
coastal cruises responsibly.
The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand - Answer-
Automatic, manual
List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage - Answer- Passport, medication, credit cards,
change of clothes
After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. - Answer- safe, deck plate
A fresh water pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open _
or a _ in the plumbing - 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 - 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 unscrew 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 batter bank is recharged most
effectively by the engine's _ with the engine running at _ rpm or higher - Answer-
Alternator, 1500
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity
allowing you to use the low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower.
- Answer- DC to AC
An emergency tiller fits in to the top of the _ _ and can be used to steer the boat if the
steering cables fail - 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
