NJ Boater Exam/ Boa ng Test (60+ Ques ons AND
ANSWERS ) Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Le4
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - 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 - b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - I) Round Bo8om
II) Flat Bo8om
III) Vee Bo8om
What are the four length classes of vessels? - 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. - 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) automo ve engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines - c) automo ve engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercra4 to be ___. - Inboard Vessels
Personal watercra4 are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False - False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel. - Impeller
What informa on is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - 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 ou ng. - I) Vessel's descrip on; 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. - 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. - 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. - 90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. - Presses down on the
towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes
disconnected from the towing vehicle. - Crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - Well away from
the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance ps. - I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check ba8eries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
ANSWERS ) Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Le4
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - 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 - b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes. - I) Round Bo8om
II) Flat Bo8om
III) Vee Bo8om
What are the four length classes of vessels? - 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. - 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) automo ve engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines - c) automo ve engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercra4 to be ___. - Inboard Vessels
Personal watercra4 are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False - False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel. - Impeller
What informa on is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - 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 ou ng. - I) Vessel's descrip on; 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. - 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. - 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. - 90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. - Presses down on the
towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes
disconnected from the towing vehicle. - Crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - Well away from
the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance ps. - I) Keep well tuned
II) Check oil levels
III) Change oil
IV) Check ba8eries
V) Grease and lubricate
VI) Check for anything loose
