NEW JERSEY OFFICIAL BOATING SAFETY
COURSE
CHAPTER ONE - ANSWERS-KNOW YOUR BOAT
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWERS-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
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERS-Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERS-Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWERS-Displacement
& Planing
, Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWERS-I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERS-I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWERS-Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWERS-BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWERS-I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing. - ANSWERS-I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make,
etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
COURSE
CHAPTER ONE - ANSWERS-KNOW YOUR BOAT
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWERS-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
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERS-Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERS-Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWERS-Displacement
& Planing
, Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWERS-I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERS-I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWERS-Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWERS-BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWERS-I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing. - ANSWERS-I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make,
etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
