Boating Test (60 Questions and Answers 2023 )Answered correctly

The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. Ans- Left The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. Ans- 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 Ans- b) displacement and planing Name three basic hull shapes. Ans- I) Round Bottom II) Flat Bottom III) Vee Bottom What are the four length classes of vessels? Ans- 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. Ans- 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 Ans- c) automotive engines adapted for marine use The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. Ans- Inboard Vessels Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. True / False Ans- False An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. Ans- ImpellerWhat information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? Ans- 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. Ans- 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. Ans- 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. Ans- 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. Ans- 90%