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Massachusetts boating test|93 Q’s and A’s
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Massachusetts boating test|93Q’s and A’s
The port side of a vessel is the _________ side - -left
- The stern of a vessel is in the ____________ of the vessel - -rear
- basic types of vessel hulls can be described as - -displacement and
planing
- three basic hull shapes - -round bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
- Four length classes of vessels - -less than 16 feet
16 to less than 26 feet
26 to less than 40 feet
40 to less than 65 feet
- four basic types of engines - -outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.
- stern drive and inboard engines are - -automotive engines adapted for
marine use
- the u.s. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be - -inboard vessels
- personal watercraft are not subjected to the laws and requirements of
other vessels - -false
- impeller - -Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel
- three things you should do when filling the fuel tank of your vessel - -keep
nozzle in contact with tank
fill tank slowly to avoid spilling
never fill to brim
- A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _____
in, and _____ in reserve. - -1/3 out, 1/3 in, 1/3 in reserve
- "Tounge Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that: - -
presses down on the towing hitch
, - 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 - -90%
- two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's
coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - -
crisscrossed
- Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer -
-well away from the boat
- three engine maintenance tips - -I. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
- If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
__________ first when leaving the dock - -stern line
- the _______ is required to take early substantial action to avoid collision by
stopping, slowing down, or changing course - -giveaway vessel
- the stand on vessel - -must maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
- if you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand on vessel - -false
- If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed. - -false
- if you see a green light when boating at night you may be approaching - -a
sailing vessel and must give way
- buoy and markers - -are traffic signals that guide boaters safely along
their course
- Red Right Return - -Phrase that reminds vessels of the correct course in
the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation.
- This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's __________ side
when entering from the open sea or heading upstream - -left
- the regulatory marker indicates - -danger
- this regulatory marker indicates areas that are _________ to the vessel - -
off limits
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