Nj Boat Certificate Exam Questions and Correct Answers

Nj Boat Certificate Exam Questions and Correct Answers 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 planting 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 engine are: a. marinized outboard engines b. specially designed and built engines c. automotive engines and 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 True or false : Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels - 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? (2 things) - 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