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Massachusetts boating test ALL Questions and
Verified Solutions Latest Update This Year
QUESTION: A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve. - ANSWER-1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
QUESTION: "Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - ANSWER-
presses down on the towing hitch
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-90%
QUESTION: two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWER-crisscrossed
QUESTION: Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer -
ANSWER-well away from the boat
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QUESTION: three engine maintenance tips - ANSWER-I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
QUESTION: If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
__________ first when leaving the dock - ANSWER-stern line
QUESTION: the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by
stopping, slowing down, or changing course - ANSWER-giveaway vessel
QUESTION: the stand on vessel - ANSWER-must maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
QUESTION: if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel - ANSWER-false
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QUESTION: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - ANSWER-false
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - ANSWER-left
QUESTION: The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - ANSWER-rear
QUESTION: basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWER-displacement and planing
QUESTION: three basic hull shapes - ANSWER-round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
QUESTION: Four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
QUESTION: four basic types of engines - ANSWER-outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
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Massachusetts boating test ALL Questions and
Verified Solutions Latest Update This Year
QUESTION: A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____ in, and
_____ in reserve. - ANSWER-1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
QUESTION: "Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - ANSWER-
presses down on the towing hitch
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-90%
QUESTION: two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWER-crisscrossed
QUESTION: Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer -
ANSWER-well away from the boat
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QUESTION: three engine maintenance tips - ANSWER-I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
QUESTION: If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
__________ first when leaving the dock - ANSWER-stern line
QUESTION: the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by
stopping, slowing down, or changing course - ANSWER-giveaway vessel
QUESTION: the stand on vessel - ANSWER-must maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
QUESTION: if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel - ANSWER-false
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QUESTION: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain
course and speed. - ANSWER-false
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - ANSWER-left
QUESTION: The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - ANSWER-rear
QUESTION: basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - ANSWER-displacement and planing
QUESTION: three basic hull shapes - ANSWER-round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
QUESTION: Four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
QUESTION: four basic types of engines - ANSWER-outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
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