MASSACHUSETTS BOATING TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - ANSWERleft
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - ANSWERrear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWERdisplacement and planing
three basic hull shapes - ANSWERround bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERless than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
four basic types of engines - ANSWERoutboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for marine
use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWERinboard vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
ANSWERfalse
impeller - ANSWERDevice 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 - ANSWERkeep
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. - ANSWER1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - ANSWERpresses
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 -
ANSWER90%
, two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer -
ANSWERwell away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - ANSWERI. 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 - ANSWERstern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - ANSWERgiveaway vessel
the stand on vessel - ANSWERmust 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 - ANSWERfalse
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - ANSWERfalse
if you see a green light when boating at night you may be approaching - ANSWERa
sailing vessel and must give way
buoy and markers - ANSWERare traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their
course
Red Right Return - ANSWERPhrase that reminds vessels of the correct course in the
lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation.
This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering
from the open sea or heading upstream - ANSWERleft
the regulatory marker indicates - ANSWERdanger
this regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the vessel - ANSWERoff
limits
a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of
the water - ANSWER7-10
you should never anchor from the ______ of the vessel as that can make the vessel
unstable - ANSWERstern
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - ANSWERleft
The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - ANSWERrear
basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWERdisplacement and planing
three basic hull shapes - ANSWERround bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERless than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
four basic types of engines - ANSWERoutboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for marine
use
the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWERinboard vessels
personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
ANSWERfalse
impeller - ANSWERDevice 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 - ANSWERkeep
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. - ANSWER1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - ANSWERpresses
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 -
ANSWER90%
, two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer -
ANSWERwell away from the boat
three engine maintenance tips - ANSWERI. 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 - ANSWERstern line
the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - ANSWERgiveaway vessel
the stand on vessel - ANSWERmust 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 - ANSWERfalse
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - ANSWERfalse
if you see a green light when boating at night you may be approaching - ANSWERa
sailing vessel and must give way
buoy and markers - ANSWERare traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their
course
Red Right Return - ANSWERPhrase that reminds vessels of the correct course in the
lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation.
This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side when entering
from the open sea or heading upstream - ANSWERleft
the regulatory marker indicates - ANSWERdanger
this regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the vessel - ANSWERoff
limits
a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of
the water - ANSWER7-10
you should never anchor from the ______ of the vessel as that can make the vessel
unstable - ANSWERstern
