ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING EXAM
VERSION 1&2 (2LATEST VERSIONS) 2025/2026
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW
VERSION!!|GUARANTEED PASS
Rendering assistance to another _____ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should
never exceed your level of capability and _____.
Individual, training
Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat's point of _____, the wind and _____
conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board.
sail, sea
The final approach for a man overboard recovery should be on a _____ ______ to control boat
speed and to stop to _____ of the MOB.
close reach, windward
If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to shift to _____
gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the _____ _____ from inside the boat may free the
line.
neutral, prop shaft
If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an
interruption in the _____ supply, probably due to a clogged primary fuel _____.
fuel, filter
Lack of cooling will result in the engine _____. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris
or obstruction in the _____-_____ _____.
overheating, raw-water strainer
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,In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the autopilot. If you can't, fit
the emergency _____ into the to of the rudder stock.
tiller
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to _____ the sails. If grounding under
power, immediately shift into _____ gear.
de-power the sails, neutral
List three common sources of onboard fires
electrical, engines, fuel, leaks, galley
Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response should be to ensure the _____ _____
are on and working, and then to _____ the water to establish if the leak is fresh water or
seawater.
bilge pumps, taste
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising
with _____ and _____.
training, experience
When bringing provisions on board, leave the _____ _____ behind as they might contain insects
and their eggs.
cardboard boxes
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most
_____ items first, and _____ rummaging by packing meal items together.
perishable, minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy sealed beverage items as _____ in the boat as possible, and replinish the beverage
cooler from this stock
low
Skippers should plan on _____ _____ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and _____
gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc.
one half, five
To keep the batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least _____ hours per
day.
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,two
List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power
switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging
Good practices toward maintaing a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of
the _____, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up _____.
cockpit, spills
Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the _____ _____ and check for strong
currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy or post a _____.
swim ladder, lookout
Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking _____ to board or raft against
another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to _____.
permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced _____
_____ in new sailing grounds.
flotilla leader
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.
Crew, boat, crewmember
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked
before departure.
life jackets (or PFD), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF, radio, flares, bilge pumps
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one ______ around a cleat to take the
load and avoid rope burns.
turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are_____ and
_____.
wind, current
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called _____ _____.
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, prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to _____ when reverse
gear if first engaged is called _____ _____.
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 burst of _____ and _____
power.
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.
spring, rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to _____ and
_____ with the tide.
rise, fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging.
vibrating anchor chain, changes in 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 _____.
forked moor, swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _____ between skipper and _____ are
essential for the perfect pick up.
planning (or communication), crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent communications. The three levels of
urgent calls are _____ for life-threating situations, _____ for non-life threatening situations, and
_____ for navigation or weather hazards.
Mayday, Pan Pan, Securite
The international regulations for the prevention of Collisions at sea (COLREGS) published under
the title _____ _____, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, Rule 2 states that
_____ is responsible for avoiding a collision.
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VERSION 1&2 (2LATEST VERSIONS) 2025/2026
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW
VERSION!!|GUARANTEED PASS
Rendering assistance to another _____ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should
never exceed your level of capability and _____.
Individual, training
Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat's point of _____, the wind and _____
conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board.
sail, sea
The final approach for a man overboard recovery should be on a _____ ______ to control boat
speed and to stop to _____ of the MOB.
close reach, windward
If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to shift to _____
gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the _____ _____ from inside the boat may free the
line.
neutral, prop shaft
If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an
interruption in the _____ supply, probably due to a clogged primary fuel _____.
fuel, filter
Lack of cooling will result in the engine _____. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris
or obstruction in the _____-_____ _____.
overheating, raw-water strainer
1|Page
,In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the autopilot. If you can't, fit
the emergency _____ into the to of the rudder stock.
tiller
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to _____ the sails. If grounding under
power, immediately shift into _____ gear.
de-power the sails, neutral
List three common sources of onboard fires
electrical, engines, fuel, leaks, galley
Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response should be to ensure the _____ _____
are on and working, and then to _____ the water to establish if the leak is fresh water or
seawater.
bilge pumps, taste
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising
with _____ and _____.
training, experience
When bringing provisions on board, leave the _____ _____ behind as they might contain insects
and their eggs.
cardboard boxes
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most
_____ items first, and _____ rummaging by packing meal items together.
perishable, minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy sealed beverage items as _____ in the boat as possible, and replinish the beverage
cooler from this stock
low
Skippers should plan on _____ _____ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and _____
gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc.
one half, five
To keep the batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least _____ hours per
day.
2|Page
,two
List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power
switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging
Good practices toward maintaing a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of
the _____, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up _____.
cockpit, spills
Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the _____ _____ and check for strong
currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy or post a _____.
swim ladder, lookout
Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking _____ to board or raft against
another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to _____.
permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced _____
_____ in new sailing grounds.
flotilla leader
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.
Crew, boat, crewmember
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked
before departure.
life jackets (or PFD), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF, radio, flares, bilge pumps
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one ______ around a cleat to take the
load and avoid rope burns.
turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are_____ and
_____.
wind, current
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called _____ _____.
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, prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to _____ when reverse
gear if first engaged is called _____ _____.
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 burst of _____ and _____
power.
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.
spring, rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to _____ and
_____ with the tide.
rise, fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging.
vibrating anchor chain, changes in 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 _____.
forked moor, swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _____ between skipper and _____ are
essential for the perfect pick up.
planning (or communication), crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent communications. The three levels of
urgent calls are _____ for life-threating situations, _____ for non-life threatening situations, and
_____ for navigation or weather hazards.
Mayday, Pan Pan, Securite
The international regulations for the prevention of Collisions at sea (COLREGS) published under
the title _____ _____, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, Rule 2 states that
_____ is responsible for avoiding a collision.
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