STUDY GUIDE SOLVED QUESTION SET
◉ The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by
hand. Answer: Automatic, manual
◉ After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill
a cruising sailboats freshwater tank through the _____ _____.. Answer:
safe, deck plate
◉ A fresh water 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 unscrew 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 batter bank is
recharged most effectively by the engine's _ with the engine running at _
rpm or higher. Answer: Alternator, 1500
◉ 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.. Answer: DC to AC
◉ An emergency tiller fits in to the top of the _ _ and can be used to
steer the boat if the steering cables fail. 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-derived _ _ pump circulates seawater in the engines
cooling system. The pumps _ is an important spare part to have on
board. Answer: Raw water, impellar
◉ List 4 factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power. Answer:
Tank capacity, RPM, current, vessel load, waves
◉ List 4 repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to tool
kit. Answer: Oil, duct tape, halyards, shackles, cotter pins, WD 40