NJ BOATER’S EXAM NEWEST 2025 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ACTUAL ANSWER FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE
GRADED A+.
left - ANSWERS-The port side of a vessel is the _________ side.
rear - ANSWERS-The stern of the vessel is the _______ of the vessel.
Displacement and planning - ANSWERS-Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as
____________.
1. flat bottom 2. Round bottom 3. V bottom - ANSWERS-What are three basic hull
shapes?
1. Less than 16 feet
2. 16 to less than 26 feet
3. 26 to less than 40 feet
4. 40 to less than 65 feet - ANSWERS-What are the four length classes of vessels?
1. Outboard
2. Inboard
3. Stern Drive (also known as Outboard/Inboard)
4. Jet Drive - ANSWERS-What are the four basic types of engines?
Automotive engines adapted for marine use - ANSWERS-Stern drive and inboard engines
are ________.
Class A inboard vessels - ANSWERS-The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal
watercraft to be ______.
False - ANSWERS-True or False: Personal watercrafts are not subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels.
, Impeller - ANSWERS-An ___________ is a device used to pump and force water under
pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
1. capacity in pounds or number of people recommended
2. maximum horsepower - ANSWERS-What information is displayed on the capacity plate
of a outboard powerboat?
1. Vessel's description: give number, size, make, etc.
2. Number, names, and addresses of passengers
3. Trip plan - ANSWERS-List three things that should be included on your float plan
before you embark on an extended outing.
1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim - ANSWERS-Name three things that you should do while filling the
fuel tank of your vessel.
1/3, 1/3, 1/3 - ANSWERS-A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is
_____ out, _______, in, and ________ in reserve.
90% - ANSWERS-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.
presses down on the towing hitch - ANSWERS-"Tongue weight" is the amount of the
loaded trailer's weight that ________.
crisscrossed - ANSWERS-Two 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 ramp - ANSWERS-Where should you prepare your vessel before
launching it from the trailer?
All acceptable tips:
1. Keep well tuned
2. Check oil levels
3. Change oil
4. Check batteries
5. Grease and lubricate
6. Check for anything loose - ANSWERS-Name three engine maintenance tips.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ACTUAL ANSWER FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE
GRADED A+.
left - ANSWERS-The port side of a vessel is the _________ side.
rear - ANSWERS-The stern of the vessel is the _______ of the vessel.
Displacement and planning - ANSWERS-Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as
____________.
1. flat bottom 2. Round bottom 3. V bottom - ANSWERS-What are three basic hull
shapes?
1. Less than 16 feet
2. 16 to less than 26 feet
3. 26 to less than 40 feet
4. 40 to less than 65 feet - ANSWERS-What are the four length classes of vessels?
1. Outboard
2. Inboard
3. Stern Drive (also known as Outboard/Inboard)
4. Jet Drive - ANSWERS-What are the four basic types of engines?
Automotive engines adapted for marine use - ANSWERS-Stern drive and inboard engines
are ________.
Class A inboard vessels - ANSWERS-The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal
watercraft to be ______.
False - ANSWERS-True or False: Personal watercrafts are not subject to the laws and
requirements of other vessels.
, Impeller - ANSWERS-An ___________ is a device used to pump and force water under
pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
1. capacity in pounds or number of people recommended
2. maximum horsepower - ANSWERS-What information is displayed on the capacity plate
of a outboard powerboat?
1. Vessel's description: give number, size, make, etc.
2. Number, names, and addresses of passengers
3. Trip plan - ANSWERS-List three things that should be included on your float plan
before you embark on an extended outing.
1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim - ANSWERS-Name three things that you should do while filling the
fuel tank of your vessel.
1/3, 1/3, 1/3 - ANSWERS-A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is
_____ out, _______, in, and ________ in reserve.
90% - ANSWERS-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.
presses down on the towing hitch - ANSWERS-"Tongue weight" is the amount of the
loaded trailer's weight that ________.
crisscrossed - ANSWERS-Two 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 ramp - ANSWERS-Where should you prepare your vessel before
launching it from the trailer?
All acceptable tips:
1. Keep well tuned
2. Check oil levels
3. Change oil
4. Check batteries
5. Grease and lubricate
6. Check for anything loose - ANSWERS-Name three engine maintenance tips.
