Boating Test (60+ Questions)and Answers 100% Verified
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Boating
Institution
Boating
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. -ANSWER- Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. -ANSWER- 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 -ANSWER- b) displacement ...
Boating Test (60+ Questions)and Answers 100%
Verified
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. -ANSWER- Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. -ANSWER- 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 -ANSWER- b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. -ANSWER- I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? -ANSWER- I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines. -ANSWER- I) Outboard
II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines -ANSWER- c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. -ANSWER- Inboard
Vessels
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False -ANSWER- False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering
nozzle at the rear of the vessel. -ANSWER- Impeller
, What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWER- I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing. -ANSWER- I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. -
ANSWER- I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
III) Never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in
reserve. -ANSWER- 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER- 90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. -ANSWER-
Presses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. -ANSWER- Crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? -ANSWER-
Well away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips. -ANSWER- I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check batteries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ___ first when
leaving the dock. -ANSWER- Stern Line
The ___ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course. -ANSWER- Give-way Vessel
The stand-on vessel must ___ unless ___. -ANSWER- Maintain its course of speed
unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
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