MASSACHUSETTS BOATING TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
left - ANSWERThe port side of a vessel is the _________ side
rear - ANSWERThe stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
displacement and planing - ANSWERbasic types of vessel hulls can be described as
stern line - ANSWERIf the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should
cast off the __________ first when leaving the dock
giveaway vessel - ANSWERthe _______ is required to take early substantial action
to avoid collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course
must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel
is not taking appropriate action - ANSWERthe stand on vessel
false - ANSWERif you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel
false - ANSWERIf you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you
should maintain course and speed.
round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom - ANSWERthree basic hull shapes
less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet - ANSWERFour length classes of vessels
outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive. - ANSWERfour basic types of engines
automotive engines adapted for marine use - ANSWERstern drive and inboard
engines are
inboard vessels - ANSWERthe u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be
false - ANSWERpersonal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements
of other vessels
Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel - ANSWERimpeller
, keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim - ANSWERthree things you should do when filling the fuel tank of
your vessel
1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve - ANSWERA rule of thumb to prevent running out of
fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and _____ in reserve.
presses down on the towing hitch - ANSWER"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the
loaded trailer's weight that:
90% - ANSWERIf 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
crisscrossed - ANSWERtwo strong safety chains should be __________ to support
the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle
well away from the boat - ANSWERWhere should you prepare your vessel before
launching it from the trailer
I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose - ANSWERthree engine maintenance
tips
a sailing vessel and must give way - ANSWERif you see a green light when boating
at night you may be approaching
are traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course - ANSWERbuoy and
markers
Phrase that reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids
to Navigation. - ANSWERRed Right Return
left - ANSWERThis buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________
side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
danger - ANSWERthe regulatory marker indicates
off limits - ANSWERthis regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the
vessel
7-10 - ANSWERa good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least
______ times the depth of the water
stern - ANSWERyou should never anchor from the ______ of the vessel as that can
make the vessel unstable
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
left - ANSWERThe port side of a vessel is the _________ side
rear - ANSWERThe stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel
displacement and planing - ANSWERbasic types of vessel hulls can be described as
stern line - ANSWERIf the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should
cast off the __________ first when leaving the dock
giveaway vessel - ANSWERthe _______ is required to take early substantial action
to avoid collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course
must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel
is not taking appropriate action - ANSWERthe stand on vessel
false - ANSWERif you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel
false - ANSWERIf you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you
should maintain course and speed.
round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom - ANSWERthree basic hull shapes
less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet - ANSWERFour length classes of vessels
outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive. - ANSWERfour basic types of engines
automotive engines adapted for marine use - ANSWERstern drive and inboard
engines are
inboard vessels - ANSWERthe u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be
false - ANSWERpersonal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements
of other vessels
Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at
the rear of the vessel - ANSWERimpeller
, keep nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim - ANSWERthree things you should do when filling the fuel tank of
your vessel
1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve - ANSWERA rule of thumb to prevent running out of
fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and _____ in reserve.
presses down on the towing hitch - ANSWER"Tounge Weight" is the amount of the
loaded trailer's weight that:
90% - ANSWERIf 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
crisscrossed - ANSWERtwo strong safety chains should be __________ to support
the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle
well away from the boat - ANSWERWhere should you prepare your vessel before
launching it from the trailer
I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose - ANSWERthree engine maintenance
tips
a sailing vessel and must give way - ANSWERif you see a green light when boating
at night you may be approaching
are traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course - ANSWERbuoy and
markers
Phrase that reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids
to Navigation. - ANSWERRed Right Return
left - ANSWERThis buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________
side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream
danger - ANSWERthe regulatory marker indicates
off limits - ANSWERthis regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the
vessel
7-10 - ANSWERa good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least
______ times the depth of the water
stern - ANSWERyou should never anchor from the ______ of the vessel as that can
make the vessel unstable
