ASA 103 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (100)
A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which
Stemhead Fitting the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the
roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of
Turnbuckle stays, which connects them to the chainplate, allowing
for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which
Chainplate
standing rigging is attached.
Hatch A covered opening in the deck.
Transom The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that
any water that gets inside will drain overboard by
Self-bailing cockpit
gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in the aft
corner of the cockpit well.
An instrument that indicates direction relative to
Compass
Earth's magnetic field.
The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is
Binnacle
mounted.
Cockpit locker Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
, On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be
fitted to the top of the rudder stock so the boat could
Emergency tiller
be steered in the event the wheel-steering
mechanism fails.
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area
Companionway
below.
The area of a boat that serves as the living room,
Saloon
dining room, and possibly extra sleeping quarters.
Galley The kitchen on a boat.
The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of
V-berth
the bow.
The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used
Auxiliary engine also to produce electricity needed to charge the
house batteries.
Bilge The lowest interior region of the hull.
A pump used to remove water from the bilge. Usually
Bilge pump there is an automatic (electric) bilge pump and a
manual bilge pump on every boat.
A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn
Through-hull fitting
in or discarded.
A marine valve which opens and closes a hole
Seacock through the hull for saltwater needed on board or for
discharge.
A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel:
Ground tackle
anchor, chain, rode.
A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an
Windlass
anchor.
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Terms in this set (100)
A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which
Stemhead Fitting the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the
roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of
Turnbuckle stays, which connects them to the chainplate, allowing
for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which
Chainplate
standing rigging is attached.
Hatch A covered opening in the deck.
Transom The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that
any water that gets inside will drain overboard by
Self-bailing cockpit
gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in the aft
corner of the cockpit well.
An instrument that indicates direction relative to
Compass
Earth's magnetic field.
The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is
Binnacle
mounted.
Cockpit locker Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
, On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be
fitted to the top of the rudder stock so the boat could
Emergency tiller
be steered in the event the wheel-steering
mechanism fails.
A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area
Companionway
below.
The area of a boat that serves as the living room,
Saloon
dining room, and possibly extra sleeping quarters.
Galley The kitchen on a boat.
The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of
V-berth
the bow.
The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used
Auxiliary engine also to produce electricity needed to charge the
house batteries.
Bilge The lowest interior region of the hull.
A pump used to remove water from the bilge. Usually
Bilge pump there is an automatic (electric) bilge pump and a
manual bilge pump on every boat.
A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn
Through-hull fitting
in or discarded.
A marine valve which opens and closes a hole
Seacock through the hull for saltwater needed on board or for
discharge.
A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel:
Ground tackle
anchor, chain, rode.
A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an
Windlass
anchor.
