Nj
Boat
Certificate
The
port
side
of
a
vessel
is
the....
side
-
ANSWERS-Left
The
stern
of
a
vessel
is
the...
of
the
vessel
-
ANSWERS-Rear
Basic
types
of
vessel
hulls
can
be
described
as:
a.
moving
and
non
moving
b.
displacement
and
planting
c.
rough
and
smooth
d.
narrow
and
wide
-
ANSWERS-b.
displacement
and
planing
Name
three
basic
hull
shapes
-
ANSWERS-i.
Round
bottom
ii.
flat
bottom
iii.
Vee
bottom
What
are
the
four
length
classes
of
vessels
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-i.
outboard
ii.
inboard
iii.
stern
drive
iv.
jet
drive
Stern
drive
and
inboard
engine
are:
a.
marinized
outboard
engines
b.
specially
designed
and
built
engines
c.
automotive
engines
and
adapted
for
marine
use
d.
jet
drive
engines
-
ANSWERS-c.
automotive
engines
adapted
for
marine
use
The
U.S.
Coast
Guard
considers
personal
watercraft
to
be...
-
ANSWERS-inboard
vessels
True
or
false
:
Personal
watercraft
are
not
subject
to
the
laws
and
requirements
of
other
vessels
-
ANSWERS-False
An...
is
a
device
used
to
pump
and
force
water
under
pressure
through
a
steering
nozzle
at
the
rear
of
the
vessel.
-
ANSWERS-impeller What
information
is
displayed
on
the
capacity
plate
of
an
outboard
powerboat?
(2
things)
-
ANSWERS-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
outing
-
ANSWERS-i.
Vessel's
description:
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
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-1/3
out,
1/3
in,
and
1/3
in
reserve
"Tongue
weight"
is
the
amount
of
the
loaded
trailer's
weight
that...
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-crisscrossed
Where
should
you
prepare
your
vessel
before
launching
it
from
the
trailer?
-
ANSWERS-well
away
from
the
boat
ramp
Name
three
engine
maintenance
tips
-
ANSWERS-i.
keep
well
tuned
ii.
check
oil
level
iii.
change
oil
iv.
check
batteries
v.
Grease
and
lubricate
vi.
Check
for
anything
loose
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 .
-
ANSWERS-90%
If
the
wind
or
current
direction
is
toward
the
dock,
you
should
cast
off
the...
first
when
leaving
the
dock
-
ANSWERS-stern
line
The...
is
required
to
take
early
and
substantial
action
to
avoid
a
collision
by
stopping,
slowing
down
or
changing
course
-
ANSWERS-give
way
vessel
Boat
Certificate
The
port
side
of
a
vessel
is
the....
side
-
ANSWERS-Left
The
stern
of
a
vessel
is
the...
of
the
vessel
-
ANSWERS-Rear
Basic
types
of
vessel
hulls
can
be
described
as:
a.
moving
and
non
moving
b.
displacement
and
planting
c.
rough
and
smooth
d.
narrow
and
wide
-
ANSWERS-b.
displacement
and
planing
Name
three
basic
hull
shapes
-
ANSWERS-i.
Round
bottom
ii.
flat
bottom
iii.
Vee
bottom
What
are
the
four
length
classes
of
vessels
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-i.
outboard
ii.
inboard
iii.
stern
drive
iv.
jet
drive
Stern
drive
and
inboard
engine
are:
a.
marinized
outboard
engines
b.
specially
designed
and
built
engines
c.
automotive
engines
and
adapted
for
marine
use
d.
jet
drive
engines
-
ANSWERS-c.
automotive
engines
adapted
for
marine
use
The
U.S.
Coast
Guard
considers
personal
watercraft
to
be...
-
ANSWERS-inboard
vessels
True
or
false
:
Personal
watercraft
are
not
subject
to
the
laws
and
requirements
of
other
vessels
-
ANSWERS-False
An...
is
a
device
used
to
pump
and
force
water
under
pressure
through
a
steering
nozzle
at
the
rear
of
the
vessel.
-
ANSWERS-impeller What
information
is
displayed
on
the
capacity
plate
of
an
outboard
powerboat?
(2
things)
-
ANSWERS-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
outing
-
ANSWERS-i.
Vessel's
description:
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
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-1/3
out,
1/3
in,
and
1/3
in
reserve
"Tongue
weight"
is
the
amount
of
the
loaded
trailer's
weight
that...
-
ANSWERS-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
-
ANSWERS-crisscrossed
Where
should
you
prepare
your
vessel
before
launching
it
from
the
trailer?
-
ANSWERS-well
away
from
the
boat
ramp
Name
three
engine
maintenance
tips
-
ANSWERS-i.
keep
well
tuned
ii.
check
oil
level
iii.
change
oil
iv.
check
batteries
v.
Grease
and
lubricate
vi.
Check
for
anything
loose
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 .
-
ANSWERS-90%
If
the
wind
or
current
direction
is
toward
the
dock,
you
should
cast
off
the...
first
when
leaving
the
dock
-
ANSWERS-stern
line
The...
is
required
to
take
early
and
substantial
action
to
avoid
a
collision
by
stopping,
slowing
down
or
changing
course
-
ANSWERS-give
way
vessel
