Boat Smart module 1
Drivers under 12 - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat with a 10 hp engine, but not
a PWC
Drivers between the ages of 12-16 - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat with a 40
hp engine, but not a PWC
Drivers 16 years and older - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat without hp
restrictions m, also can drive a PWC
Operator - Answer- The person in control of the boat and is responsible for there
selves, passengers, and the safety of other boaters
Pleasure Craft - Answer- Is any boat exclusively used for pleasure or recreation
Commercial Craft - Answer- Any boat that carries goods or passengers for profit,
payment, reward, or hire
Power Driven Craft - Answer- Any boat powered by a motor or engine
Non-powered Craft - Answer- Operates without a motor or engine
Sailing vessel - Answer- Any boat under the power of a sail
Personal Watercraft (PWC) - Answer- Has an inboard engine and is powered by a
jet-propulsion system
Hull - Answer- The portion of the boat that rides in and on top of the water
Displacement Hull - Answer- Designers to power throwing the water and is often
found on larger boats (sailboats)
Planing Hull - Answer- Designed to glide on the surface of the water as the boat
gains speed (sailboats)
Pontoon Hull - Answer- Uses two or more pontoons to create lift and floatation
Round bottom - Answer- Tend to roll in waves and are not as stable (sailboats and
canoes)
Flat bottom - Answer- Designed for slow speeds and calm water; less stable
(barges)
Deep "V" bottom - Answer- Most common; move through rough water at high speeds
and has a smoother ride than other types
Multi-Chine Hull - Answer- Are very stable but are more difficult to manover
Drivers under 12 - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat with a 10 hp engine, but not
a PWC
Drivers between the ages of 12-16 - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat with a 40
hp engine, but not a PWC
Drivers 16 years and older - Answer- With proof, can drive a boat without hp
restrictions m, also can drive a PWC
Operator - Answer- The person in control of the boat and is responsible for there
selves, passengers, and the safety of other boaters
Pleasure Craft - Answer- Is any boat exclusively used for pleasure or recreation
Commercial Craft - Answer- Any boat that carries goods or passengers for profit,
payment, reward, or hire
Power Driven Craft - Answer- Any boat powered by a motor or engine
Non-powered Craft - Answer- Operates without a motor or engine
Sailing vessel - Answer- Any boat under the power of a sail
Personal Watercraft (PWC) - Answer- Has an inboard engine and is powered by a
jet-propulsion system
Hull - Answer- The portion of the boat that rides in and on top of the water
Displacement Hull - Answer- Designers to power throwing the water and is often
found on larger boats (sailboats)
Planing Hull - Answer- Designed to glide on the surface of the water as the boat
gains speed (sailboats)
Pontoon Hull - Answer- Uses two or more pontoons to create lift and floatation
Round bottom - Answer- Tend to roll in waves and are not as stable (sailboats and
canoes)
Flat bottom - Answer- Designed for slow speeds and calm water; less stable
(barges)
Deep "V" bottom - Answer- Most common; move through rough water at high speeds
and has a smoother ride than other types
Multi-Chine Hull - Answer- Are very stable but are more difficult to manover
