Missouri Boating License Exam Flashcards

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What is the front of the vessel called?

Bow (correct)

Port

Starboard

Stern

What is the rear of the vessel called?

Port

Stern (correct)

Bow

Starboard

What does starboard refer to?

Front of the vessel

Right side of the vessel (correct)

Left side of the vessel

Rear of the vessel

What does port refer to?

Left side of the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the body of the vessel called?

Hull Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper edge of a vessel's side called?

Gunwale Signup and view all the answers

What device rotates and powers a boat forward or backward?

Propeller Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width of a vessel called?

Beam Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance from water to the lowest point of the boat where water could come on board?

Freeboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth of water needed to float a vessel called?

Draft Signup and view all the answers

What is the main centerline (backbone) of a vessel called?

Keel Signup and view all the answers

What is a small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion?

Personal watercraft Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a flat bottom hull?

Shallow draft, good for fishing in small lakes and rivers Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a deep vee hull?

Smoother ride in rough water Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a round bottom hull?

Moves easily through the water even at slow speeds Signup and view all the answers

What is a multi hull's advantage?

Greater stability because of its wide beam Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a flat bottom hull?

Rides roughly in choppy waters Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a deep vee hull?

Takes more power to move at the same speed as flat bottom hulls Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a round bottom hull?

Has a tendency to roll unless it has stabilizers Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a multi hull?

Needs a large area when turning Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for vessels less than 16 feet?

Class A Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for vessels between 16 feet and under 26 feet?

Class 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for vessels between 26 feet and under 40 feet?

Class 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for vessels between 40 feet to less than 65 feet?

Class 3 Signup and view all the answers

What device is used to turn a rudder to steer a boat?

Tiller Signup and view all the answers

What is the steering device usually attached to a post at the stern of the boat?

Rudder Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical surface at the back of the hull called?

Transform Signup and view all the answers

What is the means of controlling the steering nozzle?

Steering Control Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety lanyard used for?

Attaching the ignition safety switch to the operator's wrist or personal life vest Signup and view all the answers

What is the lever used for in boating?

Throttle Signup and view all the answers

Where do you put gas in on the left side of the Seadoo?

Fuel cap Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boat Terminology

Bow: Front of the vessel, crucial for navigation direction.
Stern: Rear of the vessel, important for steering and maneuvering.
Starboard: Right side of the vessel, reference point for navigation.
Port: Left side of the vessel, opposite of starboard.
Hull: Body of the vessel providing buoyancy and structure.
Gunwale: Upper edge of the vessel's side, acts as a safety barrier.
Cleat: Metal fitting used for fastening ropes, vital for securing the vessel.
Propeller: Rotating device that propels the boat forward or backward.
Beam: Maximum width of the vessel, important for stability.
Freeboard: Distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the deck, indicates safety from flooding.
Draft: Depth of water needed for the vessel to float, affects navigability.

Vessel Components

Keel: Main structural element that enhances stability and aids in directional control.
Rudder: Steering device typically located at or near the stern, crucial for maneuverability.
Tiller: Lever used to manipulate the rudder for effective steering.
Throttle: Lever used to control the engine’s power and speed.
Safety Lanyard: Cord connecting ignition safety switch to the operator, crucial for safety.

Hull Types and Characteristics

Flat Bottom Hull Advantages: Shallow draft ideal for fishing in small, calm waters.
Deep Vee Hull Advantages: Provides a smoother ride in rough waters, enhancing passenger comfort.
Round Bottom Hull Advantages: Efficient for slow speeds, easily glides through water.
Multi Hull Advantages: Offers greater stability due to its wider beam, suitable for carrying heavier loads.

Hull Disadvantages

Flat Bottom Hull Disadvantages: Can be rough and uncomfortable in choppy waters.
Deep Vee Hull Disadvantages: Requires more power, may roll in sharp turns.
Round Bottom Hull Disadvantages: Tends to roll unless equipped with stabilizers.
Multi Hull Disadvantages: Requires more space to turn due to its wider structure.

Classification of Vessels

Class A: Vessels less than 16 feet in length.
Class 1: Vessels between 16 feet and less than 26 feet.
Class 2: Vessels between 26 feet and less than 40 feet.
Class 3: Vessels from 40 feet to less than 65 feet.

Miscellaneous Components

Fuel Cap: Location for refueling, typically found on the left side of the vessel.
Intake: Opening that draws water towards the engine, vital for operation.
Transform: Vertical surface at the back of the hull that aids in hydrodynamics.

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Test your knowledge of essential boating terminology with these flashcards for the Missouri Boating License Exam. Each card covers a key term related to vessel parts and navigation, helping you to prepare effectively for the exam. Master the definitions of bow, stern, starboard, port, and more to ensure you're ready on the water.