NJ Boaters License Exam May Q & A
drive shaft - RIGHT ANSWERThe long stem connection between the
motor and the impeller
steering nozzle - RIGHT ANSWERDevice used for directing the stream of
water to the left or right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
hull - RIGHT ANSWERon a sailboat, the _______ carries the passengers and
supports the rigging
rigging - RIGHT ANSWERincludes many parts of the sailboat, such as the
lines (sheets and halyards), mainsail, headsail (jib), boom, and mast.
keel - RIGHT ANSWERThe _______ or centerboard is attached to the bottom
of the hull and keeps the sailboat from sliding sideways through the water
rudder - RIGHT ANSWERThe ______________ is used to steer the sailboat,
turned by a tiller or steering wheel
halyards - RIGHT ANSWERLines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails
sheets - RIGHT ANSWERLines (ropes) used to control the angle of the
sails to the wind
capacity plate - RIGHT ANSWERindicates the maximum weight capacity
and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in
good weather
swamp - RIGHT ANSWERto fill the boat with water
,20 - RIGHT ANSWERfederal law requires capacity plates only on boats
less than ____ feet in length
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) - RIGHT ANSWERthe
_________________________________________________________________ requires a
capacity plate on all boats less than 26 feet in order to be certified.
Number of people = (boat length (ft.) × boat width (ft.))÷15 - RIGHT
ANSWERrule of thumb to calculate the number of persons (weighing 150
pounds each, on average) the boat can carry safely in good weather
conditions.
bilge - RIGHT ANSWERInterior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest
part of a vessel's interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the
bottom
Evaporating gasoline - RIGHT ANSWERcreates vapors or fumes that are
heavier than air. These fumes settle to the bottom of the boat where they
could explode if enclosed areas, such as the bilge, are not ventilated
properly to remove fumes
two-thirds - RIGHT ANSWEROperating at _________________ throttle instead
of full throttle will conserve fuel
coupler - RIGHT ANSWERThe part of the trailer that attaches to the ball
hitch on a towing vehicle
bunks - RIGHT ANSWERWooden supports on which the vessel rests while
on the trailer
, Figure Eight Bend Knot - RIGHT ANSWERhas several uses, including
connecting two ropes to make a longer line or making a "stopper" knot in a
single line in order to prevent the line from slipping through a hole or a
gap in a block or a cleat.
Bowline Knot - RIGHT ANSWERa multi-purpose knot that is essential for
boat operators to know. Forming the knot creates a fixed loop on the end
of the rope or line—a loop that can be used for hitching, mooring, or lifting.
anchor bend knot - RIGHT ANSWERA type of hitching knot, the
_____________________________ is used to secure a rope to an anchor or a ring. If
additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
cleating hitch - RIGHT ANSWERUsed to attach a line to a cleat on a dock,
the ___________________________ is formed by wrapping the line around the
base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat.
The knot is secured with a half hitch.
clove hitch - RIGHT ANSWERhandy for temporary fastening, such as when
tying up to a piling. It's particularly useful because—with experience—it
can be tied with only one hand. For extra fastening power or for longer
periods of time, add two half hitches after tying the clove hitch.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches - RIGHT ANSWERHandy for tying down
a bulky load or tying a boat to a mooring post, the round turn and two half
hitches is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Give-way vessel - RIGHT ANSWERThe vessel that is required to take early
and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping,
drive shaft - RIGHT ANSWERThe long stem connection between the
motor and the impeller
steering nozzle - RIGHT ANSWERDevice used for directing the stream of
water to the left or right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
hull - RIGHT ANSWERon a sailboat, the _______ carries the passengers and
supports the rigging
rigging - RIGHT ANSWERincludes many parts of the sailboat, such as the
lines (sheets and halyards), mainsail, headsail (jib), boom, and mast.
keel - RIGHT ANSWERThe _______ or centerboard is attached to the bottom
of the hull and keeps the sailboat from sliding sideways through the water
rudder - RIGHT ANSWERThe ______________ is used to steer the sailboat,
turned by a tiller or steering wheel
halyards - RIGHT ANSWERLines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails
sheets - RIGHT ANSWERLines (ropes) used to control the angle of the
sails to the wind
capacity plate - RIGHT ANSWERindicates the maximum weight capacity
and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely in
good weather
swamp - RIGHT ANSWERto fill the boat with water
,20 - RIGHT ANSWERfederal law requires capacity plates only on boats
less than ____ feet in length
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) - RIGHT ANSWERthe
_________________________________________________________________ requires a
capacity plate on all boats less than 26 feet in order to be certified.
Number of people = (boat length (ft.) × boat width (ft.))÷15 - RIGHT
ANSWERrule of thumb to calculate the number of persons (weighing 150
pounds each, on average) the boat can carry safely in good weather
conditions.
bilge - RIGHT ANSWERInterior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest
part of a vessel's interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the
bottom
Evaporating gasoline - RIGHT ANSWERcreates vapors or fumes that are
heavier than air. These fumes settle to the bottom of the boat where they
could explode if enclosed areas, such as the bilge, are not ventilated
properly to remove fumes
two-thirds - RIGHT ANSWEROperating at _________________ throttle instead
of full throttle will conserve fuel
coupler - RIGHT ANSWERThe part of the trailer that attaches to the ball
hitch on a towing vehicle
bunks - RIGHT ANSWERWooden supports on which the vessel rests while
on the trailer
, Figure Eight Bend Knot - RIGHT ANSWERhas several uses, including
connecting two ropes to make a longer line or making a "stopper" knot in a
single line in order to prevent the line from slipping through a hole or a
gap in a block or a cleat.
Bowline Knot - RIGHT ANSWERa multi-purpose knot that is essential for
boat operators to know. Forming the knot creates a fixed loop on the end
of the rope or line—a loop that can be used for hitching, mooring, or lifting.
anchor bend knot - RIGHT ANSWERA type of hitching knot, the
_____________________________ is used to secure a rope to an anchor or a ring. If
additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
cleating hitch - RIGHT ANSWERUsed to attach a line to a cleat on a dock,
the ___________________________ is formed by wrapping the line around the
base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat.
The knot is secured with a half hitch.
clove hitch - RIGHT ANSWERhandy for temporary fastening, such as when
tying up to a piling. It's particularly useful because—with experience—it
can be tied with only one hand. For extra fastening power or for longer
periods of time, add two half hitches after tying the clove hitch.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches - RIGHT ANSWERHandy for tying down
a bulky load or tying a boat to a mooring post, the round turn and two half
hitches is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Give-way vessel - RIGHT ANSWERThe vessel that is required to take early
and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping,
