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Boating License - Module 1 Boating Basics Exam Questions and Answers
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Boating License - Module 1: BoatingBasics Exam
"Power-driven" craft - Answer -Any boat powered by a motor or engine
sailing vessel - Answer -Any vessel under sail and with no engine in use
Boat operator - Answer -The person who is in control of the boat, and is responsible for
its operation. As a boat operator, you are responsible for yourself, your passengers,
your vessel, and the safety of other boaters.
pleasure craft - Answer -A vessel that is used only for pleasure or recreational activities,
such as fishing or water sports, and does not carry paid passengers.
Non powered craft - Answer -a boat that operates without a motor or engine (canoe,
rowboat, etc)
PWC - Answer -personal watercraft, this boat type is equipped with an inboard engine
and is powered by a jet-propulsion system
the hull - Answer -part of the boat that rides both in and on top of the water
Displacement Hull - Answer -type of hull that plows through the water; it is slow but very
strong
planing hull - Answer -type of hull that is shaped to lift out of the water at high speeds
and ride on the surface
Pontoon hull - Answer -uses two or more pontoons to create lift and flotation
round bottom - Answer -often found on sailboats and canoes. always be careful when
loading, entering, or exiting boats with this hull type as they are not as stable and will
roll in waves
flat bottom - Answer -these boats are designed for slow speeds and calm water, these
tend to be less stable in rough water
deep V bottom - Answer -this hull can move through water at higher speeds. they often
have a smoother ride than other hull types, and can be found on most power boats
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