MASSACHUSETTS BOATING TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!!
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
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
four basic types of engines - ANSWERoutboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
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
If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. True or False -
ANSWERfalse
four thing you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway - ANSWERstop
vessel and put on PFD
keep fire down wind
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!!
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
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
four basic types of engines - ANSWERoutboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
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
If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. True or False -
ANSWERfalse
four thing you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway - ANSWERstop
vessel and put on PFD
keep fire down wind
