transom - answer✔the flat surface forming the stern of a vessel
gunwale - answer✔the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship
Cleat - answer✔Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
aft - answer✔The rear of the aircraft or boat
beam - answer✔Maximum width of a vessel
bilge - answer✔Interior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest part of a vessel's interior where the
sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
draft - answer✔the vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the keel \ the minimum
depth a boat can float in
Freeboard - answer✔Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board
keel - answer✔Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability in
the water
wake - answer✔Waves that a vessel leaves behind as it moves through the water
Waterline - answer✔the intersection of a boat's hull and the water's surface.
plaining hull boat - answer✔used in smaller boats
will ride overtop of the water
Displacement hull boat - answer✔sail boats and large ships
will cut through the water
Flat Bottom Hull - answer✔This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing in small lakes
and rivers. Rides roughly in choppy waters.
round bottom boat - answer✔move smoothly through water
outboard motor - answer✔A type of power source attached to the stern of a boat.
cheap boat type
inboard engine - answer✔a four-stroke automotive engine adapted for marine use. Inboard engines are
mounted inside the hull's midsection or in front of the transom.
Required item for pleasure crafts under 24m length - answer✔Must have a compliance notice detailing
Maximum Gross Load (weight of people, cargo, and fuel)
Required item for boats 6m or less - answer✔A compliance notice detailing Maximum recommended
safe limits for motor power
All boats powered or not require blank - answer✔hull ID number
Is a pleasure craft license a registration - answer✔No
Pleasure craft licenses are valid for Blank - answer✔10 years
Interm period for boats - answer✔90 days
Selling a boat - answer✔former owner must sign transfer form
Interm 90 days
new owner may operate if a new license with correct info is applied for
PFDs - answer✔personal flotation devices
must 1 for each person onboard
if not worn must be ready
must have label of approval by Transport Canada, Coast Guard or fisheries and oceans
life jacket types - answer✔SOLAS
offers geatest floatation and will turn
wearer right side up
Standard
boayant but will slowly roll you
small vessel jacket
design for inner land waters calm and will not roll you
can be fined for blank about PFDs - answer✔poor condition or health of PFDs
broken buckles or straps
vest type Lifejacket - answer✔slim vest inflated by CO2 system and pull cord
Pouch type life jacket - answer✔a fanny pack that inflates to a vest
Inflatable PFDs are not approaved for - answer✔Persons under 16
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80lbs)
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