chapter 1 boaters safety course (100% accurate)

capacity plate (Outboard) correct answers maximum capacity of people in Lbs., maximum weight capacity(persons, motor, and gear), and maximum horsepower capacity capacity plate(inboards) correct answers maximum capacity of people in Lbs., maximum weight capacity( persons and gear) capacity plate (manually propelled boats) correct answers maximum capacity of people in lbs and maximum weight capacity Bow correct answers the forward portion of the hull; also known as the pointy end. port correct answers when facing the bow, known as the left side of the boat Helm correct answers steering mechanism for a vessel starboard correct answers the right side of the boat when facing the bow Trasom correct answers the flat area along the stern Stern correct answers the rear part of a ship Gunwales (gunnels) correct answers the upper edges of the sides of a boat Hull correct answers the bottom frame or body of ship Planing Hull correct answers type of hull that is shaped to lift out of the water at high speeds and ride on the surface, may use "V" shape to better ride in rough waters Displacement Hull correct answers The type of hull that displace or move, an amount of water equal to the weight of the boat. knot correct answers Velocity of one nautical mile (6,076 feet) per hour Boat Numbers rule #1 correct answers must be affixed on forward portion of both port and starboard side Boat Numbers rule #2 correct answers Numbers should be block letters instead of script Boat Numbers rule #3 correct answers Numbers need to be at least three inches in height. Boat Numbers rule #4 correct answers The color needs to contrast with the hull color. Boat Numbers rule #5 correct answers The number needs spaces or hyphens between numerals and letters, for example: ST 1234 AB or ST-1234-AB.