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What is the front of a vessel called?
Bow
What is the rear of a vessel called?
Stern
What does 'starboard' refer to on a vessel?
Right side of vessel
What does 'port' refer to on a vessel?
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What is the body of a vessel called?
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What is a gunwale?
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What is the purpose of a cleat on a vessel?
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What is the function of a propeller?
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What does 'beam' refer to on a vessel?
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What is the freeboard of a vessel?
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What is the function of a sailboat keel?
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What is the purpose of a sailboat rudder?
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What does sailboat rigging include?
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What are sailboat halyards used for?
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What are sailboat sheets?
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What is the mainsail?
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What does a sailboat boom do?
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Where is the capacity plate located on a boat?
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What is the maximum weight capacity for a vessel?
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What does capsizing mean?
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What does it mean to swamp a boat?
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What is a transom?
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What is the purpose of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)?
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What is required by federal law for boats less than 20 feet in length?
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What is the function of a bilge?
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How do you prevent running out of fuel?
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What does the term 'coupler' refer to on a trailer?
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What should be done with trailer safety chains?
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What are bunks on a trailer?
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What is the figure 8 bend used for?
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What is the bowline knot used for?
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What is the anchor bend knot used for?
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What is a clearing hitch used for?
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What is a clove hitch used for?
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What is a round turn and two half hitches used for?
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What information is found on a vessel's capacity plate?
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Name three things that should be included in a float plan.
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What is tongue weight?
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What steps are needed to minimize fumes after fueling?
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When casting off wind and current towards the dock, which line do you cast off first?
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What should you do after casting off the stern line when wind and current is towards the dock?
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After securing the bow line mid-boat, what do you do next?
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Once you have fenders on the boat, what is the next step before leaving the dock?
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What do you do after turning the steering wheel away from the dock?
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What do you do after the stern is clear of the dock?
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After the bow line is cast off, what should you do next?
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What are three responsibilities of every boater?
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What is a give-way vessel?
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What is a stand-on vessel?
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What is considered a vessel?
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What is a power-driven vessel?
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What defines a sailing vessel?
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What is a vessel engaged in fishing?
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What does 'underway' mean?
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What does 'risk of collision' refer to?
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If two power-driven vessels are approaching head-on, what is the course of action?
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What should a vessel do when two power-driven vessels are crossing paths?
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In a situation where two power vessels are overtaking, what is the course of action?
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In a power-driven vessel and sailing vessel meeting head-on, which is the give-way vessel?
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What does leeward mean?
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What does windward mean?
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When two sailboats approach each other with the wind on the same side, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
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When two sailboats approach each other with the wind on different sides, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
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What are side lights/combination lights?
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What colour of light is on the port side of the hull?
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What colour of light is on the starboard side of the hull?
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What type of light is a sternlight?
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What does a masthead light do?
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What is an all-round white light?
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In a power-driven vessel at night, when you see a green and a white light, are you the give-way or stand-on vessel?
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In a power-driven vessel at night, when you see a red and a white light, are you the give-way or stand-on vessel?
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What does it mean if you see a red, a green, and a white light at night?
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What does it mean if you see only a red or only a green light?
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If you see a yellow light, what kind of vessel does this belong to?
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How long is a short blast?
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How long is a prolonged blast?
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What does one short blast indicate?
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What does two short blasts indicate?
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What does three short blasts indicate?
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What does one prolonged blast less than two minutes long indicate?
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What does one prolonged blast plus two short blasts at intervals of less than two minutes indicate?
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What does one prolonged blast indicate?
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What does five or more short rapid blasts indicate?
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In a power-driven vessel at night, when you see only a white light, what do you do?
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What is a PWC safety lanyard?
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What is an intake on a vessel?
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What is an intake grate?
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What is an impeller?
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What is a steering nozzle?
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What does draft refer to in relation to a vessel?
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What is a keel on a vessel?
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What is a displacement hull?
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What is a planing hull?
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What is a personal watercraft?
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What is 'displacement mode' in relation to a vessel?
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What is 'plowing mode' in relation to a vessel?
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What is 'planing mode' in relation to a vessel?
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Study Notes
Boat Terminology
- Bow: The front part of a vessel.
- Stern: The rear part of a vessel.
- Starboard: The right side of a vessel when facing forward.
- Port: The left side of a vessel when facing forward.
- Hull: The main body of the vessel.
- Gunwale: The upper edge of a vessel's side, pronounced "gunnel."
- Cleat: A metal fitting where ropes can be secured.
- Propeller: Device that rotates to power the boat either backwards or forwards.
- Beam: The maximum width of a vessel.
- Freeboard: Distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the vessel where water could enter.
Sailboat Components
- Keel: Attached to the bottom of the hull, preventing sideways sliding.
- Rudder: Steering device, operated via a tiller or steering wheel.
- Rigging: Includes lines, mainsail, headsail, boom, and mast.
- Halyards: Lines used for raising and lowering sails.
- Sheets: Lines that control sail angle to the wind.
- Mainsail: The primary sail controlled by the boom.
- Boom: Large pole controlling the mainsail.
Safety & Regulations
- Capacity Plate: Required on boats less than 20 feet by federal law, and less than 26 feet by NMMA.
- Maximum Weight: Sum of passengers, gear, and motors.
- Capsize: The risk of the vessel turning on its side or over.
- Swamp: A situation where the vessel fills with water.
Trailer Information
- Coupler: Connects trailer to the towing vehicle.
- Safety Chains: Strong chains required to support the trailer's coupler.
- Bunks: Wooden supports for the vessel when on the trailer.
- Tongue Weight: Should be 10% of the total weight of vessel and trailer.
Knot Tying & Usage
- Figure 8 Bend: Connects two ropes or serves as a stopper knot.
- Bowline Knot: Used for hitching, mooring, or lifting.
- Anchor Bend Knot: Secures rope to an anchor.
- Clove Hitch: Temporary fastening knot.
- Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: Ideal for tying down loads.
Boater Responsibilities
- Seamanship: Essential for safe operation.
- Lookout: Maintain visual awareness while boating.
- Safe Speed: Must be adhered to ensure safety.
Navigation and Signals
- Give-Way Vessel: Must take action to avoid collision.
- Stand-On Vessel: Maintains course and speed unless the give-way vessel fails to act.
- Masthead Light: Shines forward; distinguishes power-driven vessels.
- Sailing Vessel: Operated under sails without engine use.
Light Identification at Night
- Colors: Red light on port side, green on starboard side.
- Sternlight: White light visible from behind.
- All-Round White Light: Visible from every direction.
- Approaching Signals: Interpretation of masthead lights correlates to give-way responsibilities.
Fuel Management and Safety
- Preventing Fuel Running Out: Keep one-third of fuel for each segment of the journey plus reserve.
- Minimizing Fumes After Fueling: Ensure ventilation, run bilge blower, and sniff for fuel vapors.
Vessel Operation Strategies
- Casting Off: First step is to release the stern line; secure the bow line mid-boat.
- Direction of Travel: Adjust steering based on wind/current conditions toward the dock.
- Collision Risk Awareness: Recognizing when vessels are on a collision course requires strategic maneuvering.
Hull Design Types
- Displacement Hull: Designed to move through water, ideal for slow boats.
- Planing Hull: Rises above water for fast travel, suitable for speedboats.
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
- Definition: Operated atop the vessel rather than inside, uses jet drive for propulsion.
- Modes of Operation: Varies from displacement (slow) to planing (fast) depending on speed.
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