MASSACHUSETTS BOATING TEST
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - Correct Answers -left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - Correct Answers -rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - Correct Answers -displacement and
planing
three basic hull shapes - Correct Answers -round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - Correct Answers -less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering
from the open sea or heading upstream - Correct Answers -left
the regulatory marker indicates - Correct Answers -danger
this regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the vessel - Correct
Answers -off limits
a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of
the water - Correct Answers -7-10
four basic types of engines - Correct Answers -outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet
drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - Correct Answers -automotive engines adapted for
marine use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - Correct Answers -inboard
vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
Correct Answers -false
, impeller - Correct Answers -Device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel - Correct Answers -
keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve. - Correct Answers -1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - Correct Answers -
presses down on the towing hitch
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 - Correct
Answers -90%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - Correct Answers -crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer - Correct
Answers -well away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - Correct Answers -I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the __________
first when leaving the dock - Correct Answers -stern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - Correct Answers -giveaway vessel
the stand on vessel - Correct Answers -must maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel - Correct Answers -
false
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - Correct Answers -false
if you see a green light when boating at night you may be approaching - Correct
Answers -a sailing vessel and must give way
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - Correct Answers -left
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - Correct Answers -rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - Correct Answers -displacement and
planing
three basic hull shapes - Correct Answers -round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - Correct Answers -less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering
from the open sea or heading upstream - Correct Answers -left
the regulatory marker indicates - Correct Answers -danger
this regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the vessel - Correct
Answers -off limits
a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of
the water - Correct Answers -7-10
four basic types of engines - Correct Answers -outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet
drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - Correct Answers -automotive engines adapted for
marine use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - Correct Answers -inboard
vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
Correct Answers -false
, impeller - Correct Answers -Device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel
three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel - Correct Answers -
keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve. - Correct Answers -1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - Correct Answers -
presses down on the towing hitch
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 - Correct
Answers -90%
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - Correct Answers -crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer - Correct
Answers -well away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - Correct Answers -I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the __________
first when leaving the dock - Correct Answers -stern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - Correct Answers -giveaway vessel
the stand on vessel - Correct Answers -must maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel - Correct Answers -
false
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - Correct Answers -false
if you see a green light when boating at night you may be approaching - Correct
Answers -a sailing vessel and must give way
