NJ BOATERS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATEDA+)
bow - ANSWERFront of a vessel
cleat - ANSWERMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
gunwale - ANSWERUpper edge of vessel's side
hull - ANSWERBody of a vessel
port - ANSWERLeft side of a vessel
propeller - ANSWERRotates and powers a boat forward or backward
starboard - ANSWERRight side of a vessel
stern - ANSWERRear of a vessel
beam - ANSWERMaximum width of a vessel
draft - ANSWERDepth of water needed to float a vessel
freeboard - ANSWERDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could
come on board
keel - ANSWERMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water
displacement and planning - ANSWERtwo basic types of boat hulls are...
displacement - ANSWERBoats with ____________________ hulls move through the
water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut through the water with very
little propulsion.
slower speeds - ANSWERBoats with displacement hulls are limited to
round-bottomed hull - ANSWERA ___________________________________ shape
acts as a displacement hull. Most large cruisers and most sailboats have displacement
hulls, allowing them to travel more smoothly through the water.
planing hulls - ANSWERBoats with ________________________ are designed to rise
up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied
, true - ANSWERT or F: boats may operate like displacement hulls when at rest or at
slow speeds but climb toward the surface of the water as they move faster
high speed - ANSWERBoats with planing hulls can skim along at
_____________________, riding almost on top of the water rather than pushing it aside
Flat-Bottomed and Vee-Bottomed Hull - ANSWER____________________ and
_____________________ shapes act as planing hulls
personal watercraft (PWC) - ANSWERA small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as
its primary source of propulsion and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel
Displacement Mode - ANSWERA planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will
cut through the water like a displacement hull.
plowing mode - ANSWERAs speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow,
reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in __________________
planning mode - ANSWERYour boat is in ___________________________ when
enough power is applied so that the hull glides on top of the water. Different boats reach
______________________ at different speeds.
Flat-Bottomed Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing
in small lakes and rivers. Disadvantage: Rides roughly in choppy waters
Deep-Vee Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Gives a smoother ride than a flat-bottomed hull in
rough water. Disadvantage: Takes more power to move at the same speed as flat-
bottomed hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round-Bottomed Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Moves easily through the water even at
slow speeds. Disadvantage: Has a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or
stabilizers.
Multi-Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Has greater stability because of its wide beam.
Disadvantage: Needs a large area when turning.
Length overall - ANSWERdictates the equipment the vessel must have to comply with
federal and state laws; is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern
of the vessel.
NO - ANSWERare bowsprits; rudders; outboard motors and motor brackets; handles;
and other fittings, attachments, and extensions included in the measurement
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATEDA+)
bow - ANSWERFront of a vessel
cleat - ANSWERMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
gunwale - ANSWERUpper edge of vessel's side
hull - ANSWERBody of a vessel
port - ANSWERLeft side of a vessel
propeller - ANSWERRotates and powers a boat forward or backward
starboard - ANSWERRight side of a vessel
stern - ANSWERRear of a vessel
beam - ANSWERMaximum width of a vessel
draft - ANSWERDepth of water needed to float a vessel
freeboard - ANSWERDistance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could
come on board
keel - ANSWERMain centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that
increases stability in the water
displacement and planning - ANSWERtwo basic types of boat hulls are...
displacement - ANSWERBoats with ____________________ hulls move through the
water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut through the water with very
little propulsion.
slower speeds - ANSWERBoats with displacement hulls are limited to
round-bottomed hull - ANSWERA ___________________________________ shape
acts as a displacement hull. Most large cruisers and most sailboats have displacement
hulls, allowing them to travel more smoothly through the water.
planing hulls - ANSWERBoats with ________________________ are designed to rise
up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied
, true - ANSWERT or F: boats may operate like displacement hulls when at rest or at
slow speeds but climb toward the surface of the water as they move faster
high speed - ANSWERBoats with planing hulls can skim along at
_____________________, riding almost on top of the water rather than pushing it aside
Flat-Bottomed and Vee-Bottomed Hull - ANSWER____________________ and
_____________________ shapes act as planing hulls
personal watercraft (PWC) - ANSWERA small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as
its primary source of propulsion and is designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel
Displacement Mode - ANSWERA planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will
cut through the water like a displacement hull.
plowing mode - ANSWERAs speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow,
reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in __________________
planning mode - ANSWERYour boat is in ___________________________ when
enough power is applied so that the hull glides on top of the water. Different boats reach
______________________ at different speeds.
Flat-Bottomed Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing
in small lakes and rivers. Disadvantage: Rides roughly in choppy waters
Deep-Vee Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Gives a smoother ride than a flat-bottomed hull in
rough water. Disadvantage: Takes more power to move at the same speed as flat-
bottomed hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.
Round-Bottomed Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Moves easily through the water even at
slow speeds. Disadvantage: Has a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or
stabilizers.
Multi-Hull - ANSWERAdvantage: Has greater stability because of its wide beam.
Disadvantage: Needs a large area when turning.
Length overall - ANSWERdictates the equipment the vessel must have to comply with
federal and state laws; is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern
of the vessel.
NO - ANSWERare bowsprits; rudders; outboard motors and motor brackets; handles;
and other fittings, attachments, and extensions included in the measurement
