NEW JERSEY OFFICIAL BOATING
SAFETY COURSE|| LATEST
UPDATE
CHAPTER ONE - KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWER-
Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWER-I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWER-Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet
drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWER-Automotive
engines adapted for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. -
ANSWER-Inboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels. - ANSWER-False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - ANSWER-Impeller
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWER-BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard
powerboat? - ANSWER-I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
, Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark
on an extended outing. - ANSWER-I. Description of vessel (give number,
size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. -
ANSWER-I. Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ____ in ____ out
_____ in reserve. - ANSWER-1/3, 1/3, 1/3
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%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that
_______________. - ANSWER-presses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be _______ to support the trailers coupler
in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. - ANSWER-
crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
- ANSWER-Well away from the boat ramp.
The _______________ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel
manufacturer and is unique to your vessel. - ANSWER-Hull identification
number
Allowing passengers to ride on the _______ or ______ while underway is
reckless operation. - ANSWER-bow/gunwale
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is
illegal to _______ a vessel. - ANSWER-operate
In order for a PFD to be legal it must be _________-approved in _____
condition and ___________ accessible. - ANSWER-U.S. Coast Guard/good &
serviceable/readily
Five types of PFDs. - ANSWER-I. Offshore life jacket
II. Near-shore vest
III. Floatation aid
IV. Throw-able device
V. Special-use device
SAFETY COURSE|| LATEST
UPDATE
CHAPTER ONE - KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWER-
Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWER-I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWER-Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet
drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWER-Automotive
engines adapted for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. -
ANSWER-Inboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels. - ANSWER-False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure
through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - ANSWER-Impeller
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWER-BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard
powerboat? - ANSWER-I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
, Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark
on an extended outing. - ANSWER-I. Description of vessel (give number,
size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. -
ANSWER-I. Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ____ in ____ out
_____ in reserve. - ANSWER-1/3, 1/3, 1/3
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%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that
_______________. - ANSWER-presses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be _______ to support the trailers coupler
in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. - ANSWER-
crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
- ANSWER-Well away from the boat ramp.
The _______________ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel
manufacturer and is unique to your vessel. - ANSWER-Hull identification
number
Allowing passengers to ride on the _______ or ______ while underway is
reckless operation. - ANSWER-bow/gunwale
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is
illegal to _______ a vessel. - ANSWER-operate
In order for a PFD to be legal it must be _________-approved in _____
condition and ___________ accessible. - ANSWER-U.S. Coast Guard/good &
serviceable/readily
Five types of PFDs. - ANSWER-I. Offshore life jacket
II. Near-shore vest
III. Floatation aid
IV. Throw-able device
V. Special-use device
