Missouri Boating License Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the term for the front of a vessel?

Port

Bow (correct)

Starboard

Stern

What is the term for the rear of a vessel?

Bow

Stern (correct)

Hull

Beam

What does starboard refer to?

Right side of a vessel (correct)

Left side of a vessel

Rear of a vessel

Front of a vessel

What is the term for the left side of a vessel?

Port Signup and view all the answers

What part of a vessel is referred to as the hull?

Body of the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is a gunwale?

Upper edge of vessel's side Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a propeller?

Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward Signup and view all the answers

What does beam refer to in boating terms?

Maximum width of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does freeboard measure?

Distance from water to the lowest point of the boat Signup and view all the answers

What does draft refer to?

Depth of water needed to float a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the keel of a vessel?

Main centerline of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic types of boat hulls?

Displacement and planing Signup and view all the answers

Describe the hull-displacement mode.

Boats with displacement hulls move through the water by pushing it aside. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the hull-planing mode.

Boats are designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is provided. Signup and view all the answers

What is personal watercraft?

A small vessel using inboard jet drive that is operated by a person on it. Signup and view all the answers

What does length overall dictate in a vessel?

Equipment compliance with laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a rudder?

Steering the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What class does a vessel less than 16 feet belong to?

Class A Signup and view all the answers

What class does a vessel between 16 feet to less than 26 feet belong to?

Class 1 Signup and view all the answers

What class does a vessel from 26 feet to less than 40 feet belong to?

Class 2 Signup and view all the answers

What class does a vessel from 40 feet to less than 65 feet belong to?

Class 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of outboard engines?

More power per pound than inboard engines. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vessel Terminology

Bow: Front of a vessel.
Stern: Rear of a vessel.
Starboard: Right side of a vessel.
Port: Left side of a vessel.
Hull: Body of a vessel.
Gunwale: Upper edge of the vessel's side; commonly pronounced "gunnel."
Cleat: Metal fitting used to fasten a rope.

Boat Components

Propeller: Rotates to propel a boat forward or backward.
Beam: The maximum width of a vessel.
Freeboard: Distance from the waterline to the lowest point where water could enter the boat.
Draft: Depth of water needed for a vessel to float.
Keel: Main centerline or backbone of a vessel that enhances stability.

Hull Types

Hull-Displacement: Designed to push water aside; slower speeds and smooth travel through water. Common in large cruisers and most sailboats.
Hull-Planing: Rises to glide on top of the water with sufficient power; operates differently at rest and high speeds. Common in small power vessels and personal watercraft.

Boat Operation Modes

Planing-Displacement Mode: A planing hull operates like a displacement hull at very slow speeds.
Planing-Plowing Mode: As speed increases, a raised bow reduces visibility and creates a large wake; should be avoided.
Planing Mode: Occurs when enough power enables the boat to glide on the water; different boats reach this mode at varying speeds.

Measurement and Classification

Measuring Length Overall: The overall length of a vessel from the tip of the bow to the stern, excluding attachments.
Length Overall: Actual length of the hull not including any attachments.
Rudder: A vertical blade used for steering, typically located near the stern.

Classification of Vessels

Class A: Vessels under 16 feet.
Class 1: Vessels from 16 feet to less than 26 feet.
Class 2: Vessels from 26 feet to less than 40 feet.
Class 3: Vessels from 40 feet to less than 65 feet.

Engine Types

Outboard Engines: More power per pound than inboard engines; consists of an engine, gear case, and propeller. Predominantly two-stroke but increasingly four-stroke designs are available.

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Prepare for your Missouri boating license with these flashcards. Each card features essential boating terminology, from 'bow' to 'gunwale,' helping you understand crucial concepts. Test your knowledge and get ready for safe boating practices on the water.