Alabama Boating License Course (Graded A)

Port - ANSWERLeft side of the boat Bow - ANSWERFront of the boat Gunwale - ANSWERUpper edge of the boat's side Hull - ANSWERBody of the boat Starboard - ANSWERRight side of the boat Cleat - ANSWERMetal fitting on which a rope can be fastened Stern - ANSWERRear end of boat Propeller - ANSWERRotates and powers a boat forward or backward Beam - ANSWERMaximum width of a vessel Freeboard - ANSWERDistance from the water to the lowest point of the boat where water could come on board Draft - ANSWERDepth of water needed to float a vessel Keel - ANSWERMain centerline of a vessel Boat with Displacement Hulls - ANSWERMove through the water by pushing water to the side and are designed to cut through the water with very little propulsion Boat with Planing Hulls - ANSWERBoats that are designed to rise up out of the water and glide on the surface when enough power is supplied Personal Watercraft - ANSWERA small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion Rudder - ANSWERSteering device; usually a vertical blade that is attached at the stern of a boat Class A - ANSWERLess than 16 feet Class 1 - ANSWER16 - 26 feet