ASA 103 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025-2026
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by scuppers or a walk-through
transom CORRECT ANSWER Self-Bailing or Self-Draining
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables CORRECT ANSWER Turnbuckle
Cleaning supplies fenders, a boathook spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed in the
. CORRECT ANSWER Cockpit locker
If the wheel steering system fails then an may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume CORRECT ANSWER Emergency tiller
The space below the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at the lowest
point CORRECT ANSWER Bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all when leaving
the boat unattended. CORRECT ANSWER Seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat based fires. CORRECT
ANSWER Flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights or pumps run on volts power which is
provided by house CORRECT ANSWER 12 volts DC power ; batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery .
While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. CORRECT ANSWER
Shorepower, charger, alternator
The battery switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between
house and battery banks. CORRECT ANSWER Selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter
CORRECT ANSWER Pin
Once the auxiliary engine is started it is important to check that is flowing out of the
outlet. CORRECT ANSWER Water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the supply CORRECT ANSWER Fuel
When shifting from forward to reverse gear it is critical to pause in for a few seconds to
allow the engine to return to idle speed CORRECT ANSWER neutral
The flow of water pushed by the propeller is called CORRECT ANSWER prop wash
The effect of a propeller that pushes the boat's stern sideways when in reverse CORRECT
ANSWER prop walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
CORRECT ANSWER Port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a flag (red with diagonal stripe)
or International Code flag (vertical white and blue swallowtail). CORRECT
ANSWER Recreational Diver, A
ANSWERS 2025-2026
A - cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by scuppers or a walk-through
transom CORRECT ANSWER Self-Bailing or Self-Draining
A is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables CORRECT ANSWER Turnbuckle
Cleaning supplies fenders, a boathook spare lines and even extra sails can be stowed in the
. CORRECT ANSWER Cockpit locker
If the wheel steering system fails then an may be fitted to the rudder post to
allow steering to resume CORRECT ANSWER Emergency tiller
The space below the cabin sole is called the , where water may accumulate at the lowest
point CORRECT ANSWER Bilge
To prevent accidental leaks due to hose failure, it is good practice to close all when leaving
the boat unattended. CORRECT ANSWER Seacocks
Type "B" fire extinguishers are used to combat based fires. CORRECT
ANSWER Flammable liquid or petroleum
Most sailboat electrical fixtures such as lights or pumps run on volts power which is
provided by house CORRECT ANSWER 12 volts DC power ; batteries
, When connected to (110 volts AC), the battery voltage is maintained using a battery .
While motoring, the engine-mounted charges the batteries. CORRECT ANSWER
Shorepower, charger, alternator
The battery switch is usually a dial-type fixture that allows a choice to be made between
house and battery banks. CORRECT ANSWER Selector, starting
A pre-departure on-deck inspection should include looking for missing cotter
CORRECT ANSWER Pin
Once the auxiliary engine is started it is important to check that is flowing out of the
outlet. CORRECT ANSWER Water, exhaust
A diesel engine is stopped by shutting off the supply CORRECT ANSWER Fuel
When shifting from forward to reverse gear it is critical to pause in for a few seconds to
allow the engine to return to idle speed CORRECT ANSWER neutral
The flow of water pushed by the propeller is called CORRECT ANSWER prop wash
The effect of a propeller that pushes the boat's stern sideways when in reverse CORRECT
ANSWER prop walk
With the engine in reverse gear, a right handed propeller will likely cause the stern to walk to
CORRECT ANSWER Port
A vessel with divers in the water may display either a flag (red with diagonal stripe)
or International Code flag (vertical white and blue swallowtail). CORRECT
ANSWER Recreational Diver, A
