New Jersey Official Boating Safety Course 2026 – NJ
Boater Safety Certificate Study Guide, Practice Test
& Exam Prep
CHAPTER ONE - correct answers -KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - correct answers -Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - correct answers -Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - correct answers -Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - correct answers -I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - correct answers -I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - correct answers -Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
1
, Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - correct answers -Automotive engines adapted for
marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. - correct answers -Inboard
vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. -
correct answers -False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel. - correct answers -Impeller
CHAPTER TWO - correct answers -BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - correct answers -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. -
correct answers -I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - correct answers -I. Keep the nozzle
in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
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Boater Safety Certificate Study Guide, Practice Test
& Exam Prep
CHAPTER ONE - correct answers -KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - correct answers -Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - correct answers -Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - correct answers -Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - correct answers -I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - correct answers -I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - correct answers -Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
1
, Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - correct answers -Automotive engines adapted for
marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. - correct answers -Inboard
vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. -
correct answers -False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel. - correct answers -Impeller
CHAPTER TWO - correct answers -BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - correct answers -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. -
correct answers -I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - correct answers -I. Keep the nozzle
in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
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