Boating Exam - Chapter 1 Latest Update 100% Correct

Boating Exam - Chapter 1 Latest Update 100% Correct Aft near or at the stern of the boat Beam the width of a boat, also the direction at right angles to the centerline of a vessel Bilge the lowest point of a boat's interior hull Draft the vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the keel; the minimum depth of water in which a vessel will float Forward aboard a boat, the direction to the front, to the bow Freeboard the vertical distance from the waterline to the gunwale Keel the main structural member of a boat; its backbone; the lateral area beneath the hull that helps to provide stability and reduce the sideways drift of a boat Waterline the intersection of a boat's hull and the water's surface Hull Body of the Vessel Gunwale Upper edge of a vessel's side Cleat Metal fitting on which a boat can be fastended Back Light All-round white light Transom The cross section of the stern Side Lights Red and Green colored lights Port Left side of the Vessel Bow Front part of the vessel Starboard Right side of the vessel Stern Back of the vessel Class A Vessels A boat less then 16 feet Class 1 Vessels A boat that is from 16 to less than 26 feet long Class 2 Vessels A boat that is from 26 to less than 40 feet long Class 3 Vessels A boat that is from 40 to less than 65 feet long Boats length Equation Measured in a straight line from the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern (not including attachments) Displacement Hulls Large boats use displacement hull because they allow the boat to move through the water smoothly Planing Hulls Planing holes are used on smaller boats because hey are light enough to ride on top of the water Flat Bottom Hulls Flat bottom boats are great for fishing. They are generally designed for slow speeds and calm water Deep-V Hulls The Deep-V hull is the most common hull type for powerboats. These boats move through rough water at higher speeds and give a smoother ride than flat bottom or round bottom boats. They also require larger engines than flat bottom or round bottom boats Round Bottom Hulls Round bottom boats, such as canoes, move smoothly through the water with little effort. Boaters must be cautious when loading, entering and exiting a round bottom boat. Due to the hull design, these boats roll very easily Multi-Hull Multi-hull boats are the most stable of the hull types. These boats require plenty of room to steer and turn. Catamarans and pontoon boats use the multi-hull design Outboard engines Outboard engines are mounted on the transom of the boat. The steering of outboards can be controlled by a hand tiller or a steering wheel, which moves the entire engine when steering is adjusted Inboard Engines Inboard engines are typically four-stroke automotive engines that are modified for use on the water. An inboard engine is mounted inside the hull of the boat and powers the driveshaft, through the boat bottom, which is connected to a propeller. Steering is controlled by a rudder, positioned either directly behind or to the side of the propeller Stern Drive Engines Sterndrives are sometimes called inboard/outboards (I/O) because they have features found on both inboard and outboard engines. Similar to inboards, sterndrives use four-stroke automotive engines that are modified for use on the water. Sterndrive engines are mounted inside the boat through the transom, and power the drive train, which is connected to the propeller. Similar to outboards, the sterndrive moves when the steering wheel is adjusted Capacity Plate A plate that should be Permanently on your vessel that holds all the capacity information that you need (includes recommended engine power) Overpowered/Overloaded Boats Make sure to have the load evenly spread on both sides of the boat Hin (Hull Identification Number) Never spray off Hin. Should be located at the stern of the boat Proper Registration Large boats should be registered with the coast guard. Boat can only be in another state for limited amount of time before the registration needs to be moved to that state