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Which side of the vessel is the port side? correct answers Left
Which part of the vessel is the stern? correct answers Rear
What are the two basic types of vessel hulls? correct answers Displacement & Planing
What are the three basic hull shapes? correct answers Round Bottom, Flat Bottom, ...
Wisconsin Boater's Safety || with 100% Verified Solutions.
Which side of the vessel is the port side? correct answers Left
Which part of the vessel is the stern? correct answers Rear
What are the two basic types of vessel hulls? correct answers Displacement & Planing
What are the three basic hull shapes? correct answers Round Bottom, Flat Bottom, Vee Bottom
What are the four length classes of vessels? correct answers Less than 16ft, 16ft to less than 26ft,
26ft to less than 40ft, 40ft to less than 65ft
What are the four types of engines? correct answers Outboard, Inboard, Stern Drive and Jet
Drive
What do stern drive and inboard engines have in common? correct answers They are both
automotive engines adapted for marine use.
How does the US Coast Guard classify a PWC? correct answers As an inboard vessel
Are PWC subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels? correct answers Yes
What do you call a device that is used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering
nozzle at the rear of a vessel? correct answers Impeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? correct answers
Capacity in pounds or number of people and recommended maximum horsepower.
Name three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended
outing. correct answers Vessel Description, Passengers, Trip Plan
What three things should you do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel? correct answers Keep
the nozzle in contact with the tank opening, fill tank slowly and avoid spilling fuel, and never fill
and tank to the brim.
What rule of thumb is used to prevent running out of fuel? correct answers 1/3 Out, 1/3 In, 1/3 In
Reserve
When should you get the next larger trailer to tow your vessel? correct answers If the combined
weight of the vessel and its engine is more than 90% of the recommended load capacity of the
trailer.
What is tongue weight? correct answers The amount of the loaded trailer's weight that presses
down on the towing hitch
, How should two strong safety chains be secured to support the trailer's coupler in case it comes
disconnected from the towing vehicle? correct answers Crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? correct answers Well
away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips. correct answers Keep well-tuned, check oil levels, change
oil, check batteries, grease and lubricate, and check for anything loose.
If the wind direction is toward the dock, what you should you cast off first when leaving the
dock? correct answers The Stern Line
In encountering situations, what do you call the vessel that is required to take early and
substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course? correct
answers The Give-Way Vessel
What must the stand-on vessel do? correct answers Maintain its course and speed unless it
becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
What should you do if you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or
PWC head-on? correct answers Keep to the Right
If you are overtaking another vessel, are you the stand-on vessel? correct answers No
If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, should you maintain your course
and speed? correct answers No
If you see only a green light while boating at night, what type of vessel are you approaching and
what must you do? correct answers A sailing vessel and you must give way
What are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course? correct answers Buoys
and Markers
What phrase reminds vessels of the correct course in lateral system of US Aids to Navigation?
correct answers Red Right Returning
What does a solid green buoy with an odd number indicate? correct answers The edge of the
channel on a boater's left side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
What does a white buoy with an orange open diamond indicate? correct answers Danger
What does a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond indicate? correct answers Areas that
are off limits
How long should an anchor line be? correct answers At least 7-10 time the water depth
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