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answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
- correct answer Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel.
- correct answer Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide
- correct answer b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes.
- correct answer I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels?
- correct answer I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines.
- correct answer I) Outboard
, II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines
- correct answer c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___.
- correct answer Inboard Vessels
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False
- correct answer False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of
the vessel.
- correct answer Impeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
- correct answer I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
- correct answer I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
- correct answer Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel.
- correct answer Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
a) moving and non-moving
b) displacement and planing
c) rough and smooth
d) narrow and wide
- correct answer b) displacement and planing
Name three basic hull shapes.
- correct answer I) Round Bottom
II) Flat Bottom
III) Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels?
- correct answer I) Less than 16 feet
II) 16 to less than 26 feet
III) 26 to less than 40 feet
IV) 40 to less than 65 feet
List the four basic types of engines.
- correct answer I) Outboard
, II) Inboard
III) Stern Drive
IV) Jet Drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
a) marinized outboard engines
b) specially designed and built engines
c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
d) jet drive engines
- correct answer c) automotive engines adapted for marine use
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___.
- correct answer Inboard Vessels
Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
True / False
- correct answer False
An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of
the vessel.
- correct answer Impeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
- correct answer I) Capacity in pounds or number of people
II) Recommended maximum horsepower
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
- correct answer I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc.
II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers
III) Trip plan
