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Bareboat Cruising 104 Version Newest 2025/2026 BANK Exam
Complete 500 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
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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. __________ .....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.
.....answer.....Automatic, Manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a
cruising sailboats freshwater tank through the __________ __________.
.....answer.....Safe, Deck Plate
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A freshwater 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 unscrewed 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 battery bank is recharged
most effectively by the engine's __________ with the engine running at
__________ rpm or higher. .....answer.....Alternator, 1,500
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An inverter converts __________ electricity from the battery banks to
__________ electricity, allowing you to use low-wattage AC appliances when
the boat is not on shore-power. .....answer.....DC, AC
A emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________ __________ and can be
used to steer the boat if the steering cable fails. .....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
The engine driven __________ - __________ pump circulates seawater in the
engines raw-water cooling system. The pump's __________ is an important
spare part to have on board. .....answer.....Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under power: 1.
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ .....answer.....1. Tank
Capacity
2. Engine RPM
3. Wind and Waves
4. Current
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5. Marine Growth
6. Vessel Loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to
the boat's basic tool kit:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ .....answer.....1.
Cable Ties
2. Duct Tape
3. WD-40
4. Multimeter
5. Short Lines
6. Impeller
7. Fuel Filters
8. Engine Oil
9. Halyard
10. Shackles
11. Cotter Pins/Rings
12. Sail Repair Tape
Bareboat Cruising 104 Version Newest 2025/2026 BANK Exam
Complete 500 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
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. __________ .....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.
.....answer.....Automatic, Manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a
cruising sailboats freshwater tank through the __________ __________.
.....answer.....Safe, Deck Plate
,2|Page
A freshwater 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 unscrewed 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 battery bank is recharged
most effectively by the engine's __________ with the engine running at
__________ rpm or higher. .....answer.....Alternator, 1,500
,3|Page
An inverter converts __________ electricity from the battery banks to
__________ electricity, allowing you to use low-wattage AC appliances when
the boat is not on shore-power. .....answer.....DC, AC
A emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________ __________ and can be
used to steer the boat if the steering cable fails. .....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
The engine driven __________ - __________ pump circulates seawater in the
engines raw-water cooling system. The pump's __________ is an important
spare part to have on board. .....answer.....Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under power: 1.
__________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ .....answer.....1. Tank
Capacity
2. Engine RPM
3. Wind and Waves
4. Current
, 4|Page
5. Marine Growth
6. Vessel Loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to
the boat's basic tool kit:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ .....answer.....1.
Cable Ties
2. Duct Tape
3. WD-40
4. Multimeter
5. Short Lines
6. Impeller
7. Fuel Filters
8. Engine Oil
9. Halyard
10. Shackles
11. Cotter Pins/Rings
12. Sail Repair Tape
