DNR Boating Test final questions and answers

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The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Left
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The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - Rear
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Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
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a) moving and non-moving
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b) displacement and planing
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c) rough and smooth
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d) narrow and wide - b) displacement and planing
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Name three basic hull shapes. - I) Round Bottom
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II) Flat Bottom
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III) Vee Bottom
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What are the four length classes of vessels? - I) Less than 16 feet
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II) 16 to less than 26 feet
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III) 26 to less than 40 feet
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IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
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List the four basic types of engines. - I) Outboard
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II) Inboard
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III) Stern Drive
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IV) Jet Drive
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Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
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a) marinized outboard engines
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b) specially designed and built engines
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c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
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d) jet drive engines - c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. - Inboard Vessels
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Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
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, An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the
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rear of the vessel. - Impeller
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What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - I) Capacity in
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pounds or number of people
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II) Recommended maximum horsepower
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List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended
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outing. - I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
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II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
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III) Trip plan
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Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - I) Keep the
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nozzle in contact with the tank opening
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II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
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III) Never fill to the brim
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A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in reserve. -
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1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
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If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load
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capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. - 90%
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"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. - Presses down on the
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towing hitch
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Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes
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disconnected from the towing vehicle. - Crisscrossed
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Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - Well away from
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the boat ramp
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Name three engine maintenance tips. - I) Keep well tuned
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II) Check oil levels
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III) Change oil
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IV) Check batteries
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V) Grease and lubricate
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VI) Check for anything loose
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If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving
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the dock. - Stern Line
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