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[Show more]How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? 
on both sides of the bow 
 
 
 
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? 
weight and chest size 
 
 
 
Information on the capacity plate 
number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower 
 
 
 
Best way ...
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Add to cartHow should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? 
on both sides of the bow 
 
 
 
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? 
weight and chest size 
 
 
 
Information on the capacity plate 
number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower 
 
 
 
Best way ...
What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? 
12 or younger 
 
 
 
How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? 
13 years old 
 
 
 
How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft 
(PWC)? 
16 years old 
 
 
 
True or False: Anyone age 13 or older can operate a powerb...
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Add to cartWhat is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? 
12 or younger 
 
 
 
How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? 
13 years old 
 
 
 
How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft 
(PWC)? 
16 years old 
 
 
 
True or False: Anyone age 13 or older can operate a powerb...
1) A capacity plate shows the: 
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed 
 
 
 
2) What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers that are displayed on a boat? 
3" 
 
 
 
3) If a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen or recovered, the owner must notify the agency which iss...
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Add to cart1) A capacity plate shows the: 
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed 
 
 
 
2) What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers that are displayed on a boat? 
3" 
 
 
 
3) If a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen or recovered, the owner must notify the agency which iss...
CHAPTER ONE 
KNOW YOUR BOAT 
 
 
 
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. 
Left 
 
 
 
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. 
Right 
 
 
 
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. 
Displacement & Planing 
 
 
 
Three basic hull shapes: 
I. Round bottom 
II. F...
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KNOW YOUR BOAT 
 
 
 
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. 
Left 
 
 
 
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. 
Right 
 
 
 
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. 
Displacement & Planing 
 
 
 
Three basic hull shapes: 
I. Round bottom 
II. F...
Left side of the boat 
Port 
 
 
 
Right side of the boat 
Starboard 
 
 
 
Front of boat 
Bow 
 
 
 
Back of boat 
Stern 
 
 
 
Body of boat 
Hull 
 
 
 
Upper edge of a boat's side 
Gunwale 
 
 
 
Maximum width of a vessel 
Beam 
 
 
 
Distance from water to lowest point of boat where water could...
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Add to cartLeft side of the boat 
Port 
 
 
 
Right side of the boat 
Starboard 
 
 
 
Front of boat 
Bow 
 
 
 
Back of boat 
Stern 
 
 
 
Body of boat 
Hull 
 
 
 
Upper edge of a boat's side 
Gunwale 
 
 
 
Maximum width of a vessel 
Beam 
 
 
 
Distance from water to lowest point of boat where water could...
Bow 
Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
Stern 
Rear of a vessel 
 
 
 
Starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 
 
 
Port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of a vessel; basic structure or shell 
 
 
 
Gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
Be...
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Add to cartBow 
Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
Stern 
Rear of a vessel 
 
 
 
Starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 
 
 
Port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of a vessel; basic structure or shell 
 
 
 
Gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
Be...
bow 
Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side (generally pronounced "gunnel") 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of a vessel 
 
 
 
port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
st...
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Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side (generally pronounced "gunnel") 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of a vessel 
 
 
 
port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
st...
The forward most part of a trailer tongue that secures to the hitch ball. 
Coupler 
 
 
 
A removable coupling that slides into a hitch receiver and fastens with a pin and clip, or for added security, a lock. 
Drawbar 
 
 
 
Hitch Classes 
Class 1 - Trailer hitch with weight-carrying rating of up to...
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Add to cartThe forward most part of a trailer tongue that secures to the hitch ball. 
Coupler 
 
 
 
A removable coupling that slides into a hitch receiver and fastens with a pin and clip, or for added security, a lock. 
Drawbar 
 
 
 
Hitch Classes 
Class 1 - Trailer hitch with weight-carrying rating of up to...
left 
the port side of a vessel is the ____ side 
 
 
 
rear 
the stern of a vessel is the _______ of the vessel 
 
 
 
displacement and planning 
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as 
 
 
 
round, flat and vee 
name three basic hull shapes 
 
 
 
less than 16ft 
16 to less than 26 ft 
26...
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the port side of a vessel is the ____ side 
 
 
 
rear 
the stern of a vessel is the _______ of the vessel 
 
 
 
displacement and planning 
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as 
 
 
 
round, flat and vee 
name three basic hull shapes 
 
 
 
less than 16ft 
16 to less than 26 ft 
26...
bow 
Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
hull 
Body of a vessel 
 
 
 
port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 ...
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Add to cartbow 
Front of a vessel 
 
 
 
cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
gunwale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
hull 
Body of a vessel 
 
 
 
port 
Left side of a vessel 
 
 
 
propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 ...
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way? 
The other boat has difficulty maneuvering. 
 
 
 
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? 
to avoid collisions 
 
 
 
Two boa...
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Add to cartYou are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way? 
The other boat has difficulty maneuvering. 
 
 
 
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? 
to avoid collisions 
 
 
 
Two boa...
What age must wear approved pfd? 
12 years or younger 
 
 
 
How old to get a nj boat safety certificate? 
13 years old 
 
 
 
How old to operate a PWC 
16 years old (jet ski or anything fast) 
 
 
 
Restrictions for those age 13-15 
-can operate power boat if operated exclusively by trolling motor ...
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Add to cartWhat age must wear approved pfd? 
12 years or younger 
 
 
 
How old to get a nj boat safety certificate? 
13 years old 
 
 
 
How old to operate a PWC 
16 years old (jet ski or anything fast) 
 
 
 
Restrictions for those age 13-15 
-can operate power boat if operated exclusively by trolling motor ...
Vessels that require Registration 
All vessels longer than 12 feet must be titled. 
 
In New Jersey, all titled vessels must be registered. In addition, any vessel that is mechanically propelled, regardless of length, must be registered. 
 
 
 
Vessels that are Exempt from Registration 
Non-powered ...
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Add to cartVessels that require Registration 
All vessels longer than 12 feet must be titled. 
 
In New Jersey, all titled vessels must be registered. In addition, any vessel that is mechanically propelled, regardless of length, must be registered. 
 
 
 
Vessels that are Exempt from Registration 
Non-powered ...
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. 
Left 
 
 
 
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. 
Rear 
 
 
 
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___. 
a) moving and non-moving 
b) displacement and planing 
c) rough and smooth 
d) narrow and wide 
b) displacement and planing 
 
 
...
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Add to cartThe port side of a vessel is the ___ side. 
Left 
 
 
 
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. 
Rear 
 
 
 
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___. 
a) moving and non-moving 
b) displacement and planing 
c) rough and smooth 
d) narrow and wide 
b) displacement and planing 
 
 
...
Bow 
Front of the boat 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
Gun whale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of vessel 
 
 
 
Port 
Left side of vessel 
 
 
 
Propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
Starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 
 ...
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Add to cartBow 
Front of the boat 
 
 
 
Cleat 
Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened 
 
 
 
Gun whale 
Upper edge of vessel's side 
 
 
 
Hull 
Body of vessel 
 
 
 
Port 
Left side of vessel 
 
 
 
Propeller 
Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward 
 
 
 
Starboard 
Right side of a vessel 
 
 ...
NJ Boats that don't have Registration Requirement 
A ship's lifeboat 
A non-powered canoe 
A non-powered kayak 
A non-powered inflatable boat 
A non-powered surfboard 
A non-powered rowing scull 
A non-powered racing shell 
Tender or dinghy used solely for direct transportation between a vessel an...
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Add to cartNJ Boats that don't have Registration Requirement 
A ship's lifeboat 
A non-powered canoe 
A non-powered kayak 
A non-powered inflatable boat 
A non-powered surfboard 
A non-powered rowing scull 
A non-powered racing shell 
Tender or dinghy used solely for direct transportation between a vessel an...
Beam 
Maximum width of a vessel 
 
 
 
Freeboard 
Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board 
 
 
 
Draft 
Depth of water needed to float a vessel 
 
 
 
Keel 
Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that 
 
 
 
PWC 
Think Jetskis and smal...
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Add to cartBeam 
Maximum width of a vessel 
 
 
 
Freeboard 
Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board 
 
 
 
Draft 
Depth of water needed to float a vessel 
 
 
 
Keel 
Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that 
 
 
 
PWC 
Think Jetskis and smal...
A capacity plate shows the 
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed 
 
 
 
What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers that are displayed on a boat 
3" 
 
 
 
If a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen or recovered, the owner must notify the agency which issued the cer...
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Add to cartA capacity plate shows the 
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed 
 
 
 
What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers that are displayed on a boat 
3" 
 
 
 
If a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen or recovered, the owner must notify the agency which issued the cer...
The operators of both Boats 
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision? 
 
 
 
Operator 
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? 
 
 
 
failing to keep proper lookout 
What causes the most collisions? 
 
 
 
Give-way vessel 
Two boa...
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Add to cartThe operators of both Boats 
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for avoiding a collision? 
 
 
 
Operator 
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? 
 
 
 
failing to keep proper lookout 
What causes the most collisions? 
 
 
 
Give-way vessel 
Two boa...
definition of no wake 
the slowest possible speed required in order to maintain steerage and headway 
 
 
 
no greater speed than 200 feet of dock 
in NJ 
 
 
 
when getting close to a military vessel or crusie ship 
no closer than 100 yards and no wake within 500 yards 
 
 
 
drinking when boating ...
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Add to cartdefinition of no wake 
the slowest possible speed required in order to maintain steerage and headway 
 
 
 
no greater speed than 200 feet of dock 
in NJ 
 
 
 
when getting close to a military vessel or crusie ship 
no closer than 100 yards and no wake within 500 yards 
 
 
 
drinking when boating ...
which vessels must be registered 
all titled vessels 
 
 
 
where should you keep the certificate of number 
must be on board and available for inspection by an enforcement officer whenever the vessel is operated 
 
 
 
where are vessel registration application forms available 
marinas, boat dealers...
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Add to cartwhich vessels must be registered 
all titled vessels 
 
 
 
where should you keep the certificate of number 
must be on board and available for inspection by an enforcement officer whenever the vessel is operated 
 
 
 
where are vessel registration application forms available 
marinas, boat dealers...
mixed buoys: if the green is on the top the preferred channel is ... 
to the right 
 
 
 
mixed buoys: if red is on top, the preferred channel is... 
to the left 
 
 
 
keep green buoy to the right and the red buoy to the left when.. 
going toward open water or heading downstream 
 
 
 
keep the gre...
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Add to cartmixed buoys: if the green is on the top the preferred channel is ... 
to the right 
 
 
 
mixed buoys: if red is on top, the preferred channel is... 
to the left 
 
 
 
keep green buoy to the right and the red buoy to the left when.. 
going toward open water or heading downstream 
 
 
 
keep the gre...
When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate? 
you are approaching a sailing vessel head on 
 
 
 
Hull Identification Numbers are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked on which of the following locations? 
Starboard si...
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Add to cartWhen encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate? 
you are approaching a sailing vessel head on 
 
 
 
Hull Identification Numbers are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked on which of the following locations? 
Starboard si...
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