NEW JERSEY Official Boating Safety Course Exam Elaboration || #Latest

NEW JERSEY Official Boating Safety Course Exam Elaboration || #Latest CHAPTER ONE *Ans* KNOW YOUR BOAT The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. *Ans* Left The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. *Ans* Right Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. *Ans* Displacement & Planing Three basic hull shapes: *Ans* I. Round bottom II. Flat bottom III. Vee bottom Four length classes of vessels *Ans* I: >16 II: 16 to >26 III: 26 to >40 IV: 40 to >65 Four basic types of engines *Ans* Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. *Ans* Automotive engines adapted for marine use. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. *Ans* Inboard vessels True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. *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* Impeller CHAPTER TWO *Ans* BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? *Ans* I. Capacity (# of pounds or people) II. Recommended maximum horse power Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. *Ans* I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.) II. List of passengers (name, number, address)