ASA Marine Systems & Equipment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a bilge pump on a sailboat?

Accepted Answer

Remove accumulated water from the bilge

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Circulate fresh water through the plumbing system

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Pressurize the freshwater tank

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Cool the engine with raw seawater

Question 2

What does the term 'standing rigging' refer to on a sailboat?

Accepted Answer

Fixed cables and wires that support the mast

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Lines used to control sail shape and position

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Ropes used to raise and lower sails

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Hardware attached to the boom for sail control

Question 3

What is a seacock on a sailboat?

Accepted Answer

A shutoff valve installed at a through-hull fitting to control water flow

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A type of depth sounder used near rocky shores

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A bilge pump valve for high-volume pumping

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A navigational device for measuring current

Question 4

Which electrical system voltage is standard on most recreational sailboats?

Accepted Answer

12-volt DC

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24-volt AC

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48-volt DC

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120-volt AC

Question 5

What is the purpose of a fuel water separator in a marine diesel system?

Accepted Answer

Remove water and particulates from diesel fuel before it reaches the engine

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Increase fuel pressure to the injectors

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Filter exhaust gases before they exit the engine

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Regulate engine RPM during acceleration

Question 6

Which type of anchor performs best in soft mud or sand bottoms?

Accepted Answer

Danforth (fluke) anchor

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Grapnel anchor

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Mushroom anchor

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Bruce (claw) anchor

Question 7

What is the function of running rigging on a sailboat?

Accepted Answer

Control the movement and shape of the sails

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Hold the mast upright under load

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Support the keel and rudder assembly

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Provide structural support for the hull