ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING
EXAM 2026/27 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
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
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
, When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail
deploys by taking a turn of the __________ line around a winch to prevent overrides
from occurring in the furling __________. - ANSWER-Furling, Drum
Overpowered sails create excessive __________ to which a boat responds by
turning into the wind. This response is known as __________ __________. -
ANSWER-Heeling, Weather Helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold
the __________ at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. -
ANSWER-Rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by __________ (heading up until
gust pasts) or ease the __________ using the sheet or traveler. - ANSWER-
Feathering (Or Luffing), Mainsail
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
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
EXAM 2026/27 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
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
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
, When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control the rate at which the sail
deploys by taking a turn of the __________ line around a winch to prevent overrides
from occurring in the furling __________. - ANSWER-Furling, Drum
Overpowered sails create excessive __________ to which a boat responds by
turning into the wind. This response is known as __________ __________. -
ANSWER-Heeling, Weather Helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold
the __________ at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. -
ANSWER-Rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by __________ (heading up until
gust pasts) or ease the __________ using the sheet or traveler. - ANSWER-
Feathering (Or Luffing), Mainsail
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
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
