Gunwale Accurate Answer - Upper edge of vessel's side (Gunnel)
Freeboard Accurate Answer - The distance from the waterline to the
main deck
Draft Accurate Answer - Portion of the boat that stands below the
water
Beam Accurate Answer - Width of the vessel
Displacement and Planing Hulls Accurate Answer - Displacement hulls
move through the water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut
through the water with very little propulsion.
Planing hulls are designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when
enough power is supplied (Hydrofoil)
Three Stages of Planing Hull Acceleration Accurate Answer -
Displacement Mode: At *slow speeds*, a planing hull will cut through the
water *like a displacement hull.*
Plowing Mode: As speed increases, a planing hull will have a *raised bow*,
reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake.
, Planing Mode: Your boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied so
that the hull *glides on top of the water.*
Length Overall Accurate Answer - Length of the hull excluding any
attachments
Length Classes Accurate Answer - Class A: Less than 16 feet
Class 1: 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Class 2: 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Class 3: 40 feet to less than 65 feet
Tiller Accurate Answer - Lever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat
Stern Drives Accurate Answer - Stern drives are known also as
*inboard/outboards* (I/Os) because they combine features found on both
inboard and outboard engines.
Jet Drives Accurate Answer - Use an engine to power an impeller which
pumps water in and then propels it out
PWC Accurate Answer - Personal watercraft's use an inboard
propellant which moves the vessel using jet propelled water. Jet Skis
Drive Shaft Accurate Answer - The long stem connection between the
motor and the impeller/propeller. Most common on inboard/PWC boats