ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING EXAM 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
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
, ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING EXAM 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
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
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
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
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
, ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING EXAM 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
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
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
