Missouri Boating license Exam
Bow - ANSFront of the vessel.
Stern - ANSRear of the vessel.
Starboard - ANSRight side of the vessel.
Port - ANSLeft side of the vessel.
Hull - ANSBody of the vessel.
Gunwale - ANSUpper edge of vessel's side.
Cleat - ANSMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
Propeller - ANSRotates and powers a boat forward or backward.
Beam - ANSMaximum width of a vessel.
Freeboard - ANSDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on
board.
Draft - ANSDepth of the water needed to float a vessel.
Keel - ANSMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability
in the water.
Hull - ANSBody of a vessel; basic structure or shell.
Personal watercraft - ANSA small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of
propulsion, and is designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling
on the vessel rather than inside the vessel.
Displacement Mode - ANSA planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will cut through
the water like a displacement hull.
Plowing Mode - ANSAs speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow, reducing the
operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a speed that puts your boat
in plowing mode.
,Planing Mode - ANSYour boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied so that the hull
glides on top of the water. Different boats reach planing mode at different speeds.
Bow - ANSFront of a vessel.
Length overall - ANSLength of the hull excluding any attachments.
Rudder - ANSSteering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of
the boat.
Stern - ANSRear of a vessel
Flat Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSThis planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for
fishing in small lakes and rivers.
Deep Vee Hull Advantages - ANSThis planing hull gives a smoother ride than a flat bottom hull
in rough water.
Round Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSThis typical displacement hull moves easily through the
water even at slow speeds.
Multi Hull Advantages - ANSAnother example of a displacement hull, the multi-hull has greater
stability because of its wide beam.
Flat Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSRides roughly and choppy in the waters.
Deep Vee Hull Disadvantages - ANSTakes more power to move at the same speed as flat
bottom hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSHas a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or
stabilizers.
Multi Hull Disadvantages - ANSNeeds a large area when turning.
Class A - ANSLess than 16 feet.
Class 1 - ANS16 feet less than 26 feet.
Class 2 - ANS26 feet less than 40 feet.
Class 3 - ANS40 feet to less than 65 feet.
Propeller - ANSRotating device that turns and powers a boat forward or backward.
, Tiller - ANSLever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat.
Transform - ANSVertical surface at the back of the hull.
Steering Control - ANSMeans of controlling the steering nozzle.
Safety Lanyard - ANSShort cord for attaching the ignition safety switch to the operators wrist or
personal life vest.
Throttle - ANSLever.
Starboard - ANSRight side.
Port - ANSLeft side.
Fuel cap - ANSWhere you put gas in on the left side of the seadoo.
Draft - ANSDepth of water needed to float a vessel.
Intake - ANSOpening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller.
Intake grate - ANSScreening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris from entering.
Drive shaft - ANSThe long stem connection between the motor and the impeller.
Impeller - ANSDevice used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel.
Steering nozzle - ANSDevice used for directing the stream of water to the left or right at the
stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
Halyards - ANSLines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.
Sheets - ANSLines (ropes) used to control the angle of the sails to the wind.
Capsize - ANSTo turn on the side or turn completely over.
Swamp - ANSTo fill with water.
Transom - ANSVertical surface at the back of the hull.
What is the maximum person on a sail boat - ANS7 people or 1050 lbs.
Bow - ANSFront of the vessel.
Stern - ANSRear of the vessel.
Starboard - ANSRight side of the vessel.
Port - ANSLeft side of the vessel.
Hull - ANSBody of the vessel.
Gunwale - ANSUpper edge of vessel's side.
Cleat - ANSMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
Propeller - ANSRotates and powers a boat forward or backward.
Beam - ANSMaximum width of a vessel.
Freeboard - ANSDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on
board.
Draft - ANSDepth of the water needed to float a vessel.
Keel - ANSMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability
in the water.
Hull - ANSBody of a vessel; basic structure or shell.
Personal watercraft - ANSA small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of
propulsion, and is designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling
on the vessel rather than inside the vessel.
Displacement Mode - ANSA planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will cut through
the water like a displacement hull.
Plowing Mode - ANSAs speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow, reducing the
operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a speed that puts your boat
in plowing mode.
,Planing Mode - ANSYour boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied so that the hull
glides on top of the water. Different boats reach planing mode at different speeds.
Bow - ANSFront of a vessel.
Length overall - ANSLength of the hull excluding any attachments.
Rudder - ANSSteering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of
the boat.
Stern - ANSRear of a vessel
Flat Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSThis planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for
fishing in small lakes and rivers.
Deep Vee Hull Advantages - ANSThis planing hull gives a smoother ride than a flat bottom hull
in rough water.
Round Bottom Hull Advantages - ANSThis typical displacement hull moves easily through the
water even at slow speeds.
Multi Hull Advantages - ANSAnother example of a displacement hull, the multi-hull has greater
stability because of its wide beam.
Flat Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSRides roughly and choppy in the waters.
Deep Vee Hull Disadvantages - ANSTakes more power to move at the same speed as flat
bottom hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round Bottom Hull Disadvantages - ANSHas a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or
stabilizers.
Multi Hull Disadvantages - ANSNeeds a large area when turning.
Class A - ANSLess than 16 feet.
Class 1 - ANS16 feet less than 26 feet.
Class 2 - ANS26 feet less than 40 feet.
Class 3 - ANS40 feet to less than 65 feet.
Propeller - ANSRotating device that turns and powers a boat forward or backward.
, Tiller - ANSLever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat.
Transform - ANSVertical surface at the back of the hull.
Steering Control - ANSMeans of controlling the steering nozzle.
Safety Lanyard - ANSShort cord for attaching the ignition safety switch to the operators wrist or
personal life vest.
Throttle - ANSLever.
Starboard - ANSRight side.
Port - ANSLeft side.
Fuel cap - ANSWhere you put gas in on the left side of the seadoo.
Draft - ANSDepth of water needed to float a vessel.
Intake - ANSOpening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller.
Intake grate - ANSScreening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris from entering.
Drive shaft - ANSThe long stem connection between the motor and the impeller.
Impeller - ANSDevice used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel.
Steering nozzle - ANSDevice used for directing the stream of water to the left or right at the
stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
Halyards - ANSLines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.
Sheets - ANSLines (ropes) used to control the angle of the sails to the wind.
Capsize - ANSTo turn on the side or turn completely over.
Swamp - ANSTo fill with water.
Transom - ANSVertical surface at the back of the hull.
What is the maximum person on a sail boat - ANS7 people or 1050 lbs.
