ASA 103 || with Error-free Solutions.
Stemhead Fitting correct answers A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the
forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
Turnbuckle correct answers A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which
connects them to the chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Chainplate correct answers Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing rigging is
attached.
Hatch correct answers A covered opening in the deck.
Transom correct answers The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
Self-bailing cockpit correct answers A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that any
water that gets inside will drain overboard by gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in the aft
corner of the cockpit well.
Compass correct answers An instrument that indicates direction relative to Earth's magnetic
field.
Binnacle correct answers The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is mounted.
Cockpit locker correct answers Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
Emergency tiller correct answers On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the
top of the rudder stock so the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering mechanism
fails.
Companionway correct answers A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
Saloon correct answers The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and
possibly extra sleeping quarters.
Galley correct answers The kitchen on a boat.
V-berth correct answers The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of the bow.
Auxiliary engine correct answers The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used also to
produce electricity needed to charge the house batteries.
Bilge correct answers The lowest interior region of the hull.
Bilge pump correct answers A pump used to remove water from the bilge. Usually there is an
automatic (electric) bilge pump and a manual bilge pump on every boat.
, Through-hull fitting correct answers A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn in or
discarded.
Seacock correct answers A marine valve which opens and closes a hole through the hull for
saltwater needed on board or for discharge.
Ground tackle correct answers A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel: anchor,
chain, rode.
Windlass correct answers A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Federally required equipment for a 33-foot recreational vessel equipped with an inboard diesel
engine. correct answers Boat registration certificate and hull numbers.
PFDs: one per person (type I, II or III) + one type IV.
Visual distress signals for day: distress flag and/or 3 smoke flares.
Visual distress signals for night: 3 red night flares.
Fire extinguishers: 2 B-I or 1 B-II.
Sound producing device: air horn (hand-held or mouth-blown.)
Navigation lights: sidelights, stern light, masthead light.
Placards: "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard and a "MARPOL" placard (Marine Pollution.)
Marine Sanitation Device: type I, II or III.
PFDs characteristics correct answers Type I=Offshore Life Jacket--most buoyant, will roll
unconscious person face-up.
Type II=Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest--foam vest MAY turn unconscious person face up.
Type III=Flotation Aide (Inland Use)--for light use, presumes a conscious person, more
comfortable than type I (used on waterski.)
Type IV=Throwable Device--not designed to be worn, but to be thrown to victim in water to
grasp until rescued. Ex: horseshoe buoys, life rings, floating cushions.
Type V=Special-Use Device--hybrid device such as hypothermia suits, inflatable life vests, etc.
ASA recommended safety equipment for a recreational sailing vessel. correct answers VHF
radio.
Cell phone.
Rope and twine: for spare sheets and docklines, or to replace a shackle that lost its pin.
Charts and plotting tools (parallel rule, dividers, pencils.)
Anchor and rode.
Binoculars.
First aid kit.
Tool kit: screwdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, hacksaw, duct tape, vise grips.
Rigging knife (have a blunt end, not a sharp tip.)
Flashlights and spare batteries.
High-powered flashlight (to see other boats, aids to navigation, or shining it on the sails to use as
nav light.)
Battery lantern.
Stemhead Fitting correct answers A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the
forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode.
Turnbuckle correct answers A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which
connects them to the chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted (tightened.)
Chainplate correct answers Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing rigging is
attached.
Hatch correct answers A covered opening in the deck.
Transom correct answers The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
Self-bailing cockpit correct answers A cockpit that is high enough above the waterline that any
water that gets inside will drain overboard by gravity, through scuppers (drains) located in the aft
corner of the cockpit well.
Compass correct answers An instrument that indicates direction relative to Earth's magnetic
field.
Binnacle correct answers The pedestal on which the boat's main compass is mounted.
Cockpit locker correct answers Storage compartment in the cockpit seating area.
Emergency tiller correct answers On boats with wheel steering, a tiller that can be fitted to the
top of the rudder stock so the boat could be steered in the event the wheel-steering mechanism
fails.
Companionway correct answers A staircase leading from a deck to the cabins or area below.
Saloon correct answers The area of a boat that serves as the living room, dining room, and
possibly extra sleeping quarters.
Galley correct answers The kitchen on a boat.
V-berth correct answers The forward cabin of a boat that takes the shape of the bow.
Auxiliary engine correct answers The source of auxiliary propulsion on a sailboat. Used also to
produce electricity needed to charge the house batteries.
Bilge correct answers The lowest interior region of the hull.
Bilge pump correct answers A pump used to remove water from the bilge. Usually there is an
automatic (electric) bilge pump and a manual bilge pump on every boat.
, Through-hull fitting correct answers A fitting in the hull through which water can be drawn in or
discarded.
Seacock correct answers A marine valve which opens and closes a hole through the hull for
saltwater needed on board or for discharge.
Ground tackle correct answers A group term for all gear used in anchoring a vessel: anchor,
chain, rode.
Windlass correct answers A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Federally required equipment for a 33-foot recreational vessel equipped with an inboard diesel
engine. correct answers Boat registration certificate and hull numbers.
PFDs: one per person (type I, II or III) + one type IV.
Visual distress signals for day: distress flag and/or 3 smoke flares.
Visual distress signals for night: 3 red night flares.
Fire extinguishers: 2 B-I or 1 B-II.
Sound producing device: air horn (hand-held or mouth-blown.)
Navigation lights: sidelights, stern light, masthead light.
Placards: "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard and a "MARPOL" placard (Marine Pollution.)
Marine Sanitation Device: type I, II or III.
PFDs characteristics correct answers Type I=Offshore Life Jacket--most buoyant, will roll
unconscious person face-up.
Type II=Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest--foam vest MAY turn unconscious person face up.
Type III=Flotation Aide (Inland Use)--for light use, presumes a conscious person, more
comfortable than type I (used on waterski.)
Type IV=Throwable Device--not designed to be worn, but to be thrown to victim in water to
grasp until rescued. Ex: horseshoe buoys, life rings, floating cushions.
Type V=Special-Use Device--hybrid device such as hypothermia suits, inflatable life vests, etc.
ASA recommended safety equipment for a recreational sailing vessel. correct answers VHF
radio.
Cell phone.
Rope and twine: for spare sheets and docklines, or to replace a shackle that lost its pin.
Charts and plotting tools (parallel rule, dividers, pencils.)
Anchor and rode.
Binoculars.
First aid kit.
Tool kit: screwdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, hacksaw, duct tape, vise grips.
Rigging knife (have a blunt end, not a sharp tip.)
Flashlights and spare batteries.
High-powered flashlight (to see other boats, aids to navigation, or shining it on the sails to use as
nav light.)
Battery lantern.
