ASA 104 Review Questions Flashcards
Four items put in carry on vs. checked luggage
passport; credit cards; provisioning documents; prescriptions; charter documents; change of clothing
Two bilge pumps. The ______ powered by battery, operated by the _____ _____. The ________ being ______
automatic; float switch; second; manual
When finished using a propane stove, do this, not that
turn off fuel supply first; let supply burn off; then turn off burner
Fill a boat’s water tanks through_______
deck plate
A cycling freshwater pump when no one is using water means either ______ or ______
leak in the plumbing or open faucet
When finished using a propane stove, do this, not that
turn off solenoid switch first; let supply burn off; then turn off burner
Overpowered sails –> to which the boat responds with
excessive heel; weather helm turning into the wind
When NOT on shorepower, battery bank is recharged most effectively by ______ with it running at _____ rpm or higher
alternator; 1500
An inverter converts _____ from the batteries into ____.
DC into AC
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the
rudder stock
Diesel cooling is achieved by two means: antifreeze in the pressurized ______ system; coolant flow regulated by the ______
internal; thermostat
The engine-driven ______-______ pump circulates sea water where? What’s an important spare part?
raw-water; impeller
Four factors impacting a vessel’s range under power:
fuel tank capacity; engine tuning; propeller effectiveness; engine RPM; bottom growth; wind and waves
Four repair items and spares carried in the boat’s basic toolkit:
cable ties, duct tape, WD-40, multimeter, short lines, impeller, filters, oil, halyards, shackles, cotter pins, sail-repair tape, epoxy
The _____-style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard, where an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _______.
classic; outhaul
Heavy weather coming, do four things:
- securely stowing all gear above and below; 2. donning foulies, PFDs, safety harnesses, jack lines PDFs; 3. adjusting the sail plan
Technique of using the engine and the mailsail is called? Why do it?
power sailing; uses increased apparent wind to contribute to both ______ and stability.
Prior to reefing, one can depower sails by any all of three methods:
ease the sail/lower the traveller; adding twist (spill); flatten the sail
Technique of using the engine and the mailsail is called? Why do it?
motorsailing; uses increased apparent wind to contribute to both speed and stability.
Technique of using the engine and the mailsail is called? Why do it?
motorsailing; uses increased apparent wind to contribute to both speed and stability.
Skipper responsible for safety of
boat, crew and boat
Four emergency items checked before departing:
PFD; fire extinguishers; visual signals; sound signals; MOB equipment; VHF radio; EPIRB
To avoid rope burns while controlling a dock line from on the boat
take one turn around a cleat to control the load
Flow of water generated by propeller is called
prop wash (wake)
tendency of boat with RH prop to move ______ in reverse is called
to port; prop walk
Controlling the boat in winds while docking and undocking
spring lines
Four emergency items checked before departing: (AND DON’T FORGET…)
PFD; fire extinguishers; visual signals; sound signals; MOB equipment; VHF radio; EPIRB; BILGE PUMPS!!
three indications your anchor may be dragging:
Rode rattling, change in a range, gps
Flow of water generated by propeller is called
prop wash
Three levels of urgent VHF call:
Mayday
Pan Pan
Securite’
Doing a 180-degree turn in a tight space you must perform a _____ _____. On a boat with RH prop, this entails turning to starboard with alternate bursts of _____ and _____ power
standing turn; forward; reverse
Controlling the boat in winds while docking and undocking
spring lines and rudder
At night and anchored, lights? If under power,
Anchor light at the mast head; running lights and masthead light
three indications your anchor may be dragging:
boat is moving; vibrating anchor chain; changes in ranges, bearings, transits; closeness to another vessel or risk area
Two anchors set 45 to 60 degrees off the bow is called a ______ ______. Maximizes holding power and reduces ______.
forked moor; swinging
Arriving in new country, fly the _____ _____ (where)
courtesy flag; below starboard spreader
small scale chart –>
large scale chart –>
large area, low detail
small area, high detail
Title of COLREGS; who is responsible for avoiding collision under Rule 2
Navigation Rules; everyone
At night and sailing, can show what one light and where? If under power, then
tricolor at top of mast; steaming (or masthead) light and running lights (red, green, white)
DR is based on a boat’s _____, _____ and ____
speed, direction, time
When towing a dinghy, use a _______ towline, and tow it at ……
sturdy; safe distance based on conditions
Arriving in new country, fly the _____ _____ (where). After clearing ______ and ______, lower the Q and raise the _____ _____ _____
Q flag under right spreader; customs, immigration; country’s courtesy flag
Three actions when navigating in low visibility:
Slow down; double check DR or fix to avoid danger areas; use flashlights/spotlights to see buoys; use fog signals; stop
Synoptic scale means weather over a
large scale
Direction of intended travel is called your:
Direction boat actually follows is called your:
A properly calculated and steered ______ will allow your course and track to be the same.
course
track
heading
Intersection of two or more ______ ______ _____, gives a ______, which is the boat’s _____ position.
lines of position; fix
When using a GPS plotter, important to use the right _____ to get level of detail needed.
range or zoom
vertical datum of soundings on NOAA charts is ____ ____ _____. On British Charts, the datum is ______ ______ _____.
Mean Lower Low Water; Lowest Astronomical Tide
Northern hemisphere, clockwise and outward wind in a ____ _____ system. Counterclockwise and inward in a _____ _____ system.
High pressure; Low pressure
Using rule of 15s, state the lower threshold wind speeds for Small craft advisory Gale Storm Hurricane
20kt
35kt
50kt
65kt
______ fog forms on clear nights with _____ wind, will burn off with sun or dissapate in the wind. A fog that comes from warm air over cold air is call ____ fog and may ______
radiation; calm; advection; persist
Three actions when navigating in low visibility:
Slow down; double check DR or fix to avoid danger areas; use flashlights/spotlights to see buoys; use fog signals; stop; hoist a radar reflector
Local winds may be strongly influenced by local factors, such as
terrain
On shore breeze, either enhancing or diminishing the synoptic winds is called a
sea breeze
If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an……., probably due to a…..
interruption in the fuel supply, clogged primary fuel filters
In the evvent of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with……. If you cannot, fit the emergency ______ to the _____ ______.
autopilot; tiller; rudder stock.
List three measures to prevent sea sickness. Symptoms can be improved by taking the helm and scanning the _______.
rest; hydration; sea-sickness mediation
In the evvent of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with……. If you cannot, fit the emergency ______ to the _____ ______.
autopilot; tiller; rudder stock.
Contents of first-aid kit depend on number of _____ and distance from _____ assistance.
crew; medical
hypothermic crew shoudl be treated by _____ warming, a patient with heat exhausion needs rapid ____ and hydration.
slow warming; rapid cooling
Distress signals are used to attract _____ when you need assistance. In coastal waters, the best way to communicate with the rescue authorities is with your _____ _____. You can pinpoint your position visually for rescures by _______.
attention; VHF radio; flares
Should you be involved in a boating accident, you are required to make a formal report to the USCG if injuries are beyond _____ _____ or damages exceed ______.
first aid; $2000
Rendering assistance to another _____ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should never exceed your level of capability and _______.
individual; training
Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat’s point of ______, the wind and _____ conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board.
sail; sea
If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to……. . If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the _____ ______ from inside the boat may free the line.
shift engine to neutral; prop shaft
If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an……., probably due to a…..
interruption in the fuel supply, clogged primary fuel filters
Lack of colling water will result in the engine ______. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the….
over-heating; raw-water strainer
In the evvent of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with……. If you cannot, fit the emergency ______ to the _____ ______.
autopilot; tiller; rudder stock.
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to…….. If grounding under power, immediately…..
depower the sails, shift into neutral gear
List three common sources of on-board fires:
electrical problems; engines; diesel or gasoline fuel leaks; galley/propane
Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response would be to ensure _______ are on and working, and then to _______ the water to establish if _______ or ______.
bilge pumps; taste; fresh or salt water
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising with _____ and _____.
training and experience
When bringing provisions on-board, leave the cardboard boxes / plastic bags (choose one) behind as they might contain _____ and their ____.
cardboard; insects and their eggs
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most _____ items first, and _____ rummaging by packing _____ together.
perishable; minimize or avoid
Stow heavy sealed beverages items as ____ as possible in the boat, and replenish beverage cooler from this stock.
low
Skippers should plan on _____ _____ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and ______ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes.
one-half; five
To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least ______ hours per day.
two
List three measures to conserve domestic battery power:
turn off lights; use personal reading lights; switch off fans; run fridge only when charging
Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater wash down of the _____, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up ______.
cockpit; spills
Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the _____ ____ and check for ______ _____ and _____ ______. Swim with a buddy, or post ___ ____.
swim ladder, shallow water, strong currents, look-out
Cruising etiquette involves observing _____, including asking ______ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fisherman and raceboats room to _____.
common courtesies, permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced ____ ____ in new sailing grounds.
flotilla leader
