nj boaters study guide Exam questions & Answers

bow - ANSWER-front of a vessel cleat - ANSWER-Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened gunwale - ANSWER-upper edge of vessel's side hull - ANSWER-body of a vessel port - ANSWER-left side of the vessel propeller - ANSWER-rotates and powers a boat forward or backward starboard - ANSWER-right side of vessel stern - ANSWER-rear of a vessel displacement hulls - ANSWER-move through the water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut through the water with very little propulsion planing hulls - ANSWER-designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied. capacity plate - ANSWER-Indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in good weather how far away should you stay from a naval ship - ANSWER-100 yards