Chapter Reviews Exercises – Boating Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Chapter Reviews Exercises – Boating Questions and Answers 100% Pass Name three basic hull shapes Round bottom Flat bottom Vee bottom What are the four lengths classes of vessels Class A - less than 16 feet Class 1 - 16 feet to less than 26 feet Class 2- 26 feet to less than 40 feet Class 3 - 40 feet to less than 65 feet List the four types of engines Outboard Inboard Stern Drive Jet Drive Stern Drive and inboard engines are automotive engines adapted for marine use Impeller device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat Capacity in pounds or number of people Recommended maximum horsepower List three things that should be included on your float plan vessel description size make give number Name three things that you would do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening Fill the tank slowly and avoid spilling Never fill to brim A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on PWC 1/3 out 1/3 in 1/3 reserve 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 amount of the loaded trailer's weight that presses down on the towing hitch Crisscrossed two strong chains, to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer Well away from the boat ramp Name three engine maintenance tips Keep well tuned Check oil levels Change oil Check batteries Grease and lubricate Check for anything loose Stern line If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you cast off the ____ first when leaving the dock Give-way vessel is required to take an early and substantial action to void a collision by stopping , slowing down, or changing course Stand-on vessel must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action Right If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head on, you should keep False If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel False If you see a red and a white line ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. Give-way If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a sailing vessel Buoys and markers "Traffic signals" that guide boaters along their course. "Red Right Returning" Reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation Anchor Line 7-10 times the depth of the water Engine to return to idle or to shut off To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are Wake jumping and riding too close As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should vary their operating area Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. Emergency ignition safety switch To avoid propeller strike accidents make sure the engine is off when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat.