Florida Ace Boating Exam 2023 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
How old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft in Florida? - ANSWER-14
How old must a person be to rent a personal watercraft in Florida? - ANSWER-18
port - ANSWER-the left side of a boat looking forward
starboard - ANSWER-the right side of a boat looking forward
bow - ANSWER-the forward part of the boat
stern - ANSWER-the back part of the boat
beam - ANSWER-the width of the boat at its widest point
freeboard - ANSWER-the minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water to the
gunwale
draft - ANSWER-The depth of water required for a boat to float freely
keel - ANSWER-The centerline of a boat running fore and aft (front to back); the backbone of a vessel
propeller - ANSWER-A type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust
waterline - ANSWER-The line marked on the hull of the boat that separates the submerged part of the boat from the part above the water level.
cleat - ANSWER-A fitting on ships, boats, and docks to which ropes are tied
gunwale - ANSWER-The top edges of the sides of your boat
motorboat definition - ANSWER-all boats driven by propulsion machinery
What determines the safety equipment you must carry? - ANSWER-the length of your boat and the type of engine
"length overall" (LOA) - ANSWER-the measurement of a boat from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern hull design- displacement vessel - ANSWER-designed to move through the water with minimum propulsion have a large underwater profile and ride comfortably and slowly
ex. large sailing boat
hull design- planing vessel - ANSWER-designed to rise up and ride on top of the water when powered
more horsepower and speed
hull type- flat bottom boat - ANSWER-can get up on plane easily but tend to give a bumpy ride
less stable and need careful balancing of the cargo and crew
hull type- vee bottom boat - ANSWER-has a sharper entry into the water that provides a
smoother ride in rough water; need more power to achieve the same speed.
hull type- round bottom boat - ANSWER-move easily through the water, especially at slow speeds; need a deep keel or stabilizers to stop them rolling.
hull type- multi hull boat - ANSWER-Catamarans, trimarans, pontoon boats and some houseboats use the multi-hull design; wide stance provides greater stability
propulsion type- outboard - ANSWER-motor on the outside of a boat; light, powerful; self-contained propulsion system- includes the engine, transmission, shaft and propeller
propulsion type- stern drive - ANSWER-combines an inboard engine and a lower outboard drive unit attached near the base of the transom
Stern drives are often favored over outboards especially on larger motorboats because the main power supply is like a small automobile engine, easily accessible and more powerful
propulsion type- inboards - ANSWER-The engine is mounted inside the watercraft. It is placed near the center for good weight distribution; most popular on motorboats over twenty-six feet in length
propulsion type- jet drive - ANSWER-Jet drives are usually inboard engines that take in water flowing through an impeller-powered pump. The water is then discharged through a nozzle at high pressure. This propels the boat forward. The nozzle swivels to provide steering to the boat. PWCs are usually equipped with a jet drive unit. These systems do not have propellers that can be dangerous to people in the water and marine life capacity plate - ANSWER-displays: (1) The maximum persons capacity (number of people or number of pounds) (2) The maximum carrying weight - persons, motor & gear
(pounds). (3) The maximum horsepower recommended for the boat
Federal law requires that boat builders put a capacity plate on monohull motorboats less
than ____ feet in length - ANSWER-20
to determine by hand capacity plate for boats without one that need it: - ANSWER-
Determine the maximum number of people for the boat:Boat length (ft.) x boat width (ft.)
/ 15 = number of people
Determine the maximum horsepower for the boat:
Boat length (ft.) x boat width (ft.) = compare the answer to this chart:
If answer is: 35 or less, 36-39, 40-42, 43-45, 46-52
Maximum HP is:3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15
Too much weight in the bow causes the boat to ____ - ANSWER-plow through the water
too much weight in the stern will create _____ - ANSWER-a large wake
In rough seas, bad weather or when operating in congested areas, you should ____ - ANSWER-carry a lighter load
it is illegal to... - ANSWER-operate a monohull boat of less than 20 feet in length while exceeding the maximum weight, persons, or horsepower capacity as displayed on the manufacturer's capacity plate
the Registration Certificate and registration number should be displayed where? - ANSWER-on the outside of your boat
The following vessels are exempt from registration: - ANSWER-Non-motor-powered vessels less than 16 feet in length.
Non-motor-powered canoes, kayaks, racing shells or rowing sculls, regardless of length.
Vessels used exclusively on private lakes and ponds.
Vessels used exclusively as lifeboats.
Vessels owned by the U.S. government.
Vessels from out of state that have their state registration in full force and effect that are
only in Florida for up to 90 days
All non-exempt vessels must be registered and numbered within ___ days of purchase -
ANSWER-30
Registration numbers: - ANSWER-Must be displayed on the forward half of your vessel well above the waterline. Must be painted or applied as a decal, where law enforcement officials can read it.
Must be letters and numbers in BLOCK style, at least 3 inches in height, and must contrast in color with the hull.
Must be letters and number that read from left to right and have a space (FL 4252 AF) or hyphen (FL-3534-AF) to separate letters and numbers.
Registration decals must: - ANSWER-Be renewed upon expiration.
Be within 6 inches of, either in front of or behind, the registration number, on the port (left) side of the watercraft.
Be displayed in line with the numbers.
Show the expiration date.
Be removed when expired.
The hull identification number (HIN) - ANSWER-the boat's serial number
Boats built after 1972 must have a Hull Identification Number (HIN) permanently attached to the transom on the starboard side above the waterline.
necessary to title and register the boat.
must also be permanently attached in a second unexposed (hidden) location.
The water system simply takes water from the body surrounding the boat, pumps it through the engine to draw out the generated heat and discharges the heated water through the exhaust system. What are the benefits of this discharge? - ANSWER-This discharge has two benefits. It cools the exhaust and also muffles the sound of the exhaust.
When you start your boat, make sure that water is being discharged from the exhaust system. Why? - ANSWER-This indicates that the cooling system is operational
DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT WATER BEING SUPPLIED TO THE COOLING SYSTEM. Why? - ANSWER-The impeller will burn out quickly without water to cool and lubricate it, and the engine could seize because of overheating
The Refuse Act prohibits what? - ANSWER-the dumping of plastic refuse, and garbage mixed with plastic, into any waters.
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