Page 1 of 17
Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2025 Exam
Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
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 docks 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 finsihed 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
,Page 2 of 17
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 unscrew the _____
_____ _____, the hold the _____ _____ firmly in the waste
outlet. - CORRECT ANSWER-waste deck plate, pumpout
nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is
recharged most effectively by the engines _____ with the engine
running at _____ Rrpm or higher. - CORRECT ANSWER-
altenator, 1,500
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-DC, AC
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the_____ _____ and can
be used to steer the boat if the steering cable fails. - CORRECT
ANSWER-rudder stock
, Page 3 of 17
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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-internal,
thermostat
The engine-driven _____-_____ pump circulates seawater in the
engines raw-water cooling system. The pumps _____ is an
important spare part to have on board. - CORRECT ANSWER-
raw-water, impeller
List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power -
CORRECT ANSWER-tank capacity, engine rpm, wind and
waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in
adddition to the boats basic tool kit - CORRECT ANSWER-
cable ties, duct tape, WD-40, multimeter, short lines, impeller,
fuel filters, engine oil, halyard, shackles, cotter pins/rings, sail-
repair tape
The _____-style mailsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-
mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-classic, outhaul
Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2025 Exam
Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
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 docks 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 finsihed 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
,Page 2 of 17
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 unscrew the _____
_____ _____, the hold the _____ _____ firmly in the waste
outlet. - CORRECT ANSWER-waste deck plate, pumpout
nozzle
When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is
recharged most effectively by the engines _____ with the engine
running at _____ Rrpm or higher. - CORRECT ANSWER-
altenator, 1,500
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-DC, AC
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the_____ _____ and can
be used to steer the boat if the steering cable fails. - CORRECT
ANSWER-rudder stock
, Page 3 of 17
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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-internal,
thermostat
The engine-driven _____-_____ pump circulates seawater in the
engines raw-water cooling system. The pumps _____ is an
important spare part to have on board. - CORRECT ANSWER-
raw-water, impeller
List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power -
CORRECT ANSWER-tank capacity, engine rpm, wind and
waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in
adddition to the boats basic tool kit - CORRECT ANSWER-
cable ties, duct tape, WD-40, multimeter, short lines, impeller,
fuel filters, engine oil, halyard, shackles, cotter pins/rings, sail-
repair tape
The _____-style mailsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-
mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-classic, outhaul
