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 be described as ? - ANSWER-displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - ANSWER-Flat-bottomed,Vee-bottomed, and Round bottome...
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 be described as ? - ANSWER-displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - ANSWER-Flat-bottomed,Vee-bottomed, and Round
bottomed.
What are the four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-Class A Less than 16 feet
Class 1 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Class 2 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Class 3 40 feet to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines? - ANSWER-Outboards, inboards, stern drives, jet
drives
What are sterndrive and inboard engines? - ANSWER-automotive engines adapted for
marine use.
the U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be? - ANSWER-Inboard vessels
> 16ft
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.. true
or false? - ANSWER-false
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWER-The maximum weight capacity and the maximum number of people.
list three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing - ANSWER-fill out a float plan, give it to a friend or relative, and let
them know when you return.
Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. -
ANSWER-tie boat to the dock, shut fuel values, and close all windows and doors.
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC? - 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 _________ percent of
the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER-90%
, What is tongue weight? - ANSWER-the amount of loaded trailer weight that 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-
away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips - ANSWER-check hull fittings, clean all ropes, and
clean sails.
If the wind or current direction is towards the dock, should you cast off the _________
first when leaving the dock - ANSWER-stern line
What is the vessel? - ANSWER-It is required to take early and substantial action to
avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
The stand on vessel must __________ unless __________. - ANSWER-It should
maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent, so it doesn't take action.
if you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on,
you should keep to the ________? - ANSWER-Right
If you see a green light while boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. -
ANSWER-You could be approaching a sailing vessel and you must give away.
What are buoy and markers? - ANSWER-The traffic signals that guide boaters safely
along their course.
What does the phrase RRR mean? - ANSWER-Red, Right, Returning
to avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ____ when passengers are boarding or
disembarking a boat - ANSWER-to turn off the engine when passengers are boarding or
disembarking a boat
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper
operating position? - ANSWER-emergencies switch
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should
__________ their operating area. - ANSWER-aviod
the most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are________ and
___________? - ANSWER-Wake jumping and riding to close
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