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Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2026/2027 Exam
Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
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List at least four important items of emergency equipment that
should be located and checked before departure:_________,
_________, _________, _________. - ANSWER-life jackets (or
PFDs)
fire extinguishers
horn
VHF radio
flares
bilge pumps
When controlling a dockline from on board, take at least one
_________ around a cleat to take the load and avoid rope
burns. - ANSWER-turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary
factors to assess are _________ and _________. - ANSWER-
wind
current
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The flow of water generated by the propeller is called
_________ _________. - ANSWER-prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop
to move to _________ when reverse gear is first engaged is
called _________ _________. - ANSWER-port
prop walk
To make a 180-degree turn in a limited space you must perform
a _________ _________. On a boat with a right-handed prop,
this entails turning to starboard with alternate bursts of
_________ and _________ power. - ANSWER-standing turn
forward
reverse
When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or
undocking, the use of _________ lines as well as the engine and
the _________ will help you control the boat - ANSWER-spring
rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the docklines must be to
allow the boat to _________ and _________ with the tide -
ANSWER-rise
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fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging:
_________, _________, or _________. - ANSWER-vibrating
anchor chain
changes in range or bearings
closeness to another vessel
Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a
_________ _________. This method maximizes holding power
and reduces _________. - ANSWER-forked moor
swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _________
between skipper and _________ are essential for a perfect pick
up. - ANSWER-planning (or communication)
crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent
communications. The three levels of urgent calls are _________
for life-threatening situations, _________ for non-life
threatening situations and _________ for navigation or weather
hazards. - ANSWER-Mayday
Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2026/2027 Exam
Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||Best Version!!!
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that
should be located and checked before departure:_________,
_________, _________, _________. - ANSWER-life jackets (or
PFDs)
fire extinguishers
horn
VHF radio
flares
bilge pumps
When controlling a dockline from on board, take at least one
_________ around a cleat to take the load and avoid rope
burns. - ANSWER-turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary
factors to assess are _________ and _________. - ANSWER-
wind
current
,2|Page
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called
_________ _________. - ANSWER-prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop
to move to _________ when reverse gear is first engaged is
called _________ _________. - ANSWER-port
prop walk
To make a 180-degree turn in a limited space you must perform
a _________ _________. On a boat with a right-handed prop,
this entails turning to starboard with alternate bursts of
_________ and _________ power. - ANSWER-standing turn
forward
reverse
When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or
undocking, the use of _________ lines as well as the engine and
the _________ will help you control the boat - ANSWER-spring
rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the docklines must be to
allow the boat to _________ and _________ with the tide -
ANSWER-rise
, 3|Page
fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging:
_________, _________, or _________. - ANSWER-vibrating
anchor chain
changes in range or bearings
closeness to another vessel
Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a
_________ _________. This method maximizes holding power
and reduces _________. - ANSWER-forked moor
swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _________
between skipper and _________ are essential for a perfect pick
up. - ANSWER-planning (or communication)
crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent
communications. The three levels of urgent calls are _________
for life-threatening situations, _________ for non-life
threatening situations and _________ for navigation or weather
hazards. - ANSWER-Mayday
