ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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. __________ - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic, Manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the __________ __________. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER Solenoid
Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the
__________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Holding tank
, To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the __________ __________ __________, then
hold the __________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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 __________. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under power: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3.
__________ 4. __________ - CORRECT 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. __________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cable
Ties
2. Duct Tape
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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. __________ - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic, Manual
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is __________ fill a cruising sailboats
freshwater tank through the __________ __________. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER Solenoid
Switch
To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste
reaches the
__________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Holding tank
, To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrewed the __________ __________ __________, then
hold the __________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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 __________. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER Raw-Water, Impeller
List four factors that effect a sailing vessel's range under power: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3.
__________ 4. __________ - CORRECT 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. __________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cable
Ties
2. Duct Tape
