QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
List 4 items that you should put in carry on - CORRECT ANSWER Passport, credit cards,
charter docs, prescriptions
2 types of bilge pumps - CORRECT ANSWER Electric and manual
Fill the freshwater tank through the? - CORRECT ANSWER Deck plate
A possible leak - CORRECT ANSWER A freshwater pump cycling
Turn off the _________ valve when turning off the gas stove. - CORRECT ANSWER Solenoid
Flush waste to the - CORRECT ANSWER Holding tank
Batteries are charged with? - CORRECT ANSWER Engine alternator
An engine should run at this for optimal charging? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 1500 rpm
An inverter converts - CORRECT ANSWER Dc to ac
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the - CORRECT ANSWER Rudder stock
Diesel engines have 2 cooling systems - CORRECT ANSWER Internal pressurized and raw
water
The pump ___________ is an important spare part - CORRECT ANSWER Impeller
, Four factors that affect a vessels range - CORRECT ANSWER Wind, current , vessel loading,
marine growth
List 4 good items to have for repairs - CORRECT ANSWER Wd 40, multimeter, fuel filters,
engine oil, cotter pins
A mainsail is hoisted with a? - CORRECT ANSWER Halyard
Use the to unfurl the jib - CORRECT ANSWER Furling line
Overpowered sails create? - CORRECT ANSWER Weather helm
Weather helm slows the boat due to the large rudder - CORRECT ANSWER Angle
Head into the wind - CORRECT ANSWER To maintain in gusts
You may need to ______ the sails when heading upwind - CORRECT ANSWER Reef
A preventer - CORRECT ANSWER Stops boom from swingin while downwind
To decrease the power of sails - CORRECT ANSWER Decrease angle of attack, add twist or
flatten
Do this to prepare for heavy weather - CORRECT ANSWER Don lifejackets, don harnesses,
reef
Motor sailing - CORRECT ANSWER Use mainsail and engine only
A skipper is responsible for - CORRECT ANSWER Crew and the ship