The four length classes of vessels are - correct answer-less than 16 ft; 16 ft to less than 26 ft;
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26 ft to less than 40 ft; 40 ft to less than 65 ft
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Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - correct answer-planing and displacement
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Three basic hull shapes include - correct answer-flat, round, deep vee
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Another hull type is - correct answer-Multi-hullgg gg gg gg gg gg
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side - correct answer-left
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The four basic types of engines are - correct answer-stern drive; outboard; inboard; jet drive
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Stern drive and inboard engines are - correct answer-automotive engines adapted for
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marine use
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft as - correct answer-a small vessel
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designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel
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rather than inside the vessel that uses an inboard engine and is primarily propelled by a jet
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drive
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Personal watercraft are subject to - correct answer-All boating laws and laws specific to
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PWCs
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___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the
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rear of the vessel - correct answer-an impeller
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, The information displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat tells the - correct
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answer-Hull manufacturer's recommended maximum number of persons, recommended
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maximum horsepower rating and maximum weight capacity
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You should include ___ on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing - correct
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answer-Number, names, and addresses of passengers, the number size and make of the
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vessel and the route you are taking, the date and location of your stopping points, and when
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you plan to return
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Before fueling your vessel, you should - correct answer-turn off all engines and electrical
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equipment
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A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is - correct answer-use one-third to
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get out, one-third to get back, and one-third in reserve for emergencies
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If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended
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load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer - correct answer-90%
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Tongue weight is the weight a loaded trailer ___ - correct answer-places on the towing hitch
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Tongue weight of a trailer should be ___ of the combined vessel and trailer weight - correct
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answer-7%-10%
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As a courtesy to other boaters, you should - correct answer-prepare your vessel for
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launching well away from the ramp
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To preform good marine engine maintenance, you should - correct answer-check the engine
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for anything that requires tightening, repairing, or replacing
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If the wind direction is toward the dock, you should always cast off ___ first when leaving the
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dock - correct answer-the stern line
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