boating exam AL chapters 1-6 WITH 100% SURE ANSWERS
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the port side of a vessel is the ___ side. left
the stern of a vessel is the ____ of the vessel. rear
basic types of vessel hulls can be displacement and planing
described as ...?
name 3 basic hull shapes round bottom, flat bottom, v bottom
what are the four length classes of vessels? class A, class 1, class 2, class 3
class A is less than ___ feet. 16
class 1 is _____ to less than ____ feet. 16, 26
class 2 is _____ to less than ____ feet 26, 40
class 3 is _____ to ____ feet 40, 65
list the four basic types of engines outboard engine, inboard engine, jet pump, stern drive
stern drive and inboard engines are ... ? automotive engine adapted for marine use.
the U.S. Coast Guard considers personal A
watercraft ti be a class _ vessel
true or false: personal watercraft are not false
subject to the laws and requirements of
other vessels.
a(n) __ is a device used to pump and impeller
force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
what information is displayed on the max weight and number of people aloud on boat, recommended max HP
capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
list 3 things that should be included on vessel description, number of people and names and address(es), trip plan
your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing.
name 3 things that you should do while keep nozzle in solid contact with tank opening, fill tank slowly, never fill tank all the
filling that fuel tank of your vessel. way
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, a rule of thumb to prevent running out of third, third, third
fuel on the PWC is a _____ out, a ____ in, and a
_ _ in reserve.
if the combined weight of the vessel and its 90%
engine is more than _ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer,
you should get the next larger trailer
"tongue weight" is the amount of the presses down on the towing hitch
loaded trailer's weight that _.
two strong safety chains should be ____ to criss-crossed
support the trailer's coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing
vehicle.
where should you prepare your vessel away from the boat ramp
before launching it from the trailer?
name 3 engine maintenance tips. check batteries, engine needs to be tuned and cleaned, check anything loose
if the wind or current direction is toward sternline
the dock, you should cast off the first
when leaving the dock.
the ___ is required ti take early and give-way vessel
substantial action to avoid a collision by
stopping, slowing down, or changing
course.
the stand-on vessel must ______ unless ___ _. maintain its course and speed, the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
if you are driving a powerboat of PWC and right
meet another powerboat or PWC head-on,
you should keep to the _.
true of false: if you are overtaking another false
vessel, you are the stand-on vessel.
true or false: if you see and red and a white false
light ahead when boating at night, you
should maintain course and speed.
if you see only a green light while boating sailboat, giveway
at night you may be approaching a and
you must __ _.
_ _ are the "traffic signals" that guide buoys and markers
boaters safely along their course.
the phrase___ reminds vessels of the red right returning
correct course in the lateral system of U.S.
Aids to Navigation.
A green buoy with the number 5 buoy left
marks the edge of the channel on a
boater's ___ side when entering from the
open sea or heading upstream.
a regulatory marker with a diamond on it danger
indicates ___.
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