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ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Actual Exam Version 1&2 (2 Latest Versions) Newest 2025/2026 With Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!
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List at least three actions to take when navigating in low visibility. - CORRECT ANSWER -take a fix, plot a course, slow down, make sound signals, hoist radar reflector
Synoptic-scale describes weather patterns over a large area, but local winds may be strongly influenced by local factors such as _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -terrain
An onshore breeze, driven by differential heating of land and sea, that may enhance or diminish the synoptic wind is called a _____ _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -sea breeze
List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carryon luggage rather than checked baggage - CORRECT ANSWER-passport, credit/debit card, charter/provisioning documents, prescibed meds, change of clothing 1 / 4
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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 docks 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 finsihed 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 unscrew the _____ _____ _____, the hold the _____ _____ firmly in the waste outlet. - CORRECT ANSWER-waste deck plate, pumpout nozzle
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When a boat is not connected to shorepower, the battery bank is recharged most effectively by the engines _____ with the engine running at _____ Rrpm or higher. - CORRECT ANSWER -altenator, 1,500
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -DC, AC
An 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 pumps _____ is an important spare part to have on board. - CORRECT ANSWER -raw-water, impeller
List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power - CORRECT ANSWER -tank capacity, engine rpm, wind and waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in adddition to the boats basic tool kit - CORRECT ANSWER -cable ties, 3 / 4
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duct tape, WD-40, multimeter, short lines, impeller, fuel filters, engine oil, halyard, shackles, cotter pins/rings, sail-repair tape
The _____-style mailsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - classic, outhaul
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 occuring in the furling _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-furling, drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind. This response is known as _____ _____. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER -rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by _____ (heading up until the gust pasts) or ease the _____ using the sheet or traveler. - CORRECT ANSWER -feathering (or luffing), mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther downwind to reduce the ______ wind speed. - CORRECT ANSWER -apparent
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