Boating Test (60+ Questions and Answers)

The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - Answer- Left The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - Answer- Rear Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___. a) moving and non-moving b) displacement and planing c) rough and smooth d) narrow and wide - Answer- b) displacement and planing Name three basic hull shapes. - Answer- I) Round Bottom II) Flat Bottom III) Vee Bottom What are the four length classes of vessels? - Answer- I) Less than 16 feet II) 16 to less than 26 feet III) 26 to less than 40 feet IV) 40 to less than 65 feet List the four basic types of engines. - Answer- I) Outboard II) Inboard III) Stern Drive IV) Jet Drive Stern drive and inboard engines are ___. a) marinized outboard engines b) specially designed and built engines c) automotive engines adapted for marine use d) jet drive engines - Answer- c) automotive engines adapted for marine use The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___. - Answer- Inboard Vessels Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. True / False - Answer- False An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - Answer- Impeller What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - Answer- I) Capacity in pounds or number of people II) Recommended maximum horsepower List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. - Answer- I) Vessel's description; give number, size, make, etc. II) Number, names, and addresses of passengers III) Trip plan Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - Answer- I) Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening II) Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling III) Never fill to the brim A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in reserve. - Answer- 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve 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. - Answer- 90% "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___. - Answer- Presses down on the towing hitch Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. - Answer- Crisscrossed Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - Answer- Well away from the boat ramp Name three engine maintenance tips. - Answer- I) Keep well tuned II) Check oil levels III) Change oil IV) Check batteries V) Grease and lubricate VI) Check for anything loose If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving the dock. - Answer- Stern Line The ___ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. - Answer- Give-way Vessel The stand-on vessel must ___ unless ___. - Answer- Maintain its course of speed unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ___. - Answer- Right If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel. True / False - Answer- False If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. True / False - Answer- False