ASA 104 – BAREBOAT CRUISING PRACTICE
TEST NEWEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
When sailing downwind, a __________ holds the boom to leeward to stop it
swinging around in lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Preventer, Jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all of the three
methods: Decreasing the sail's angle of
__________, adding __________ and flattening the sails. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Attack, Twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning
__________ harnesses and __________, and adjusting the sail plan by
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER-PFD's (or Life Jackets), Tethers, Reefing
__________ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only; it uses the
increased __________ wind to contribute toward both __________ and stability. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Motor-Sailing, Apparent, Speed
,A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the __________ and __________, while
he may delegate tasks to an experienced __________, the skipper will always be
held responsible. - CORRECT ANSWER-Crew, Boat, Crewmember
List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in
carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage:
1 .__________ 2.__________ 3. __________ 4. __________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Passport
2. Credit/Debit Card,
3. Charter/Provisioning documents
4. Prescription Medications,
5. Change of clothing
Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is
powered by the battery (activated when the float switch senses water in the
bilge), and the __________ pump is operated by hand. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Automatic, Manual
, After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a
cruising sailboats freshwater tank through the __________ __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Safe, Deck Plate
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an
open __________ or a __________ in the plumbing. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Solenoid Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to
ensure the waste reaches the
__________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the __________ __________
__________, then hold the __________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Waste deck plate, Pump-out nozzle
TEST NEWEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
When sailing downwind, a __________ holds the boom to leeward to stop it
swinging around in lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Preventer, Jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all of the three
methods: Decreasing the sail's angle of
__________, adding __________ and flattening the sails. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Attack, Twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning
__________ harnesses and __________, and adjusting the sail plan by
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER-PFD's (or Life Jackets), Tethers, Reefing
__________ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only; it uses the
increased __________ wind to contribute toward both __________ and stability. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Motor-Sailing, Apparent, Speed
,A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the __________ and __________, while
he may delegate tasks to an experienced __________, the skipper will always be
held responsible. - CORRECT ANSWER-Crew, Boat, Crewmember
List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in
carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage:
1 .__________ 2.__________ 3. __________ 4. __________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Passport
2. Credit/Debit Card,
3. Charter/Provisioning documents
4. Prescription Medications,
5. Change of clothing
Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is
powered by the battery (activated when the float switch senses water in the
bilge), and the __________ pump is operated by hand. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Automatic, Manual
, After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a
cruising sailboats freshwater tank through the __________ __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Safe, Deck Plate
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an
open __________ or a __________ in the plumbing. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Solenoid Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to
ensure the waste reaches the
__________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Holding tank
To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the __________ __________
__________, then hold the __________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Waste deck plate, Pump-out nozzle
