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