NEW JERSEY official boating safety course 2023

CHAPTER ONE - KNOW YOUR BOAT The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - Left The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - Right Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - Displacement & Planing Three basic hull shapes: - I. Round bottom II. Flat bottom III. Vee bottom Four length classes of vessels - I: >16 II: 16 to >26 III: 26 to >40 IV: 40 to >65 Four basic types of engines - Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - Automotive engines adapted for marine use. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. - Inboard vessels True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. - False An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - Impeller CHAPTER TWO - BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - 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. - 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. - I. Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling III. Never fill to the brim A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ____ in ____ out _____ in reserve. - 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 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 trailers 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. Three engine maintenance tips. - I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate II. Check oil levels/change oil III. Check batteries/check for anything loose CHAPTER THREE - OPERATING YOUR BOAT.... SAFELY If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _______ first when leaving the dock. - stern line The ___________ is required to take early & substantial action to avoid collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. - give-way vessel The stand on vessel must ______________________ unless ___________________________________. - maintain its course and speed...... it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action If you are driving a power boat or PWC and meet another power boat head-on, you should keep to the ________. - right True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on vessel. - False True or False: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night you should maintain course and speed. - False