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What is the front of a vessel called?
What is the front of a vessel called?
What is the rear of a vessel called?
What is the rear of a vessel called?
Which direction does 'port' refer to?
Which direction does 'port' refer to?
Which direction does 'starboard' refer to?
Which direction does 'starboard' refer to?
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What is the body of a vessel called?
What is the body of a vessel called?
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What is the upper edge of a vessel's side known as?
What is the upper edge of a vessel's side known as?
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What does 'beam' refer to in boating?
What does 'beam' refer to in boating?
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What is 'freeboard'?
What is 'freeboard'?
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What does 'draft' refer to?
What does 'draft' refer to?
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What is the function of a propeller?
What is the function of a propeller?
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What is the keel of a vessel?
What is the keel of a vessel?
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What occurs in displacement mode?
What occurs in displacement mode?
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Describe plowing mode.
Describe plowing mode.
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What is planing mode?
What is planing mode?
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Study Notes
Boating Terminology
- Bow: The front part of a vessel, essential for navigation.
- Stern: Refers to the rear section of a boat, important for docking and maneuvering.
- Port: Indicates the left side of a vessel when facing forward, crucial for direction.
- Starboard: The right side of a vessel when facing the front, important for navigation and communication.
- Hull: The main body of a vessel, impacting buoyancy and stability at sea.
- Gunwale: The upper edge of a boat's side, important for safety and support.
- Cleat: A metal fitting used to secure ropes, essential for docking and anchoring.
Vessel Measurements
- Beam: Refers to the maximum width of a vessel, affecting stability and space on board.
- Freeboard: The distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the boat's deck, crucial for preventing water entry.
- Draft: Indicates the depth of water required for a vessel to float, essential for safe navigation in shallow waters.
Propulsion and Stability
- Propeller: The mechanism that rotates to drive a boat forward or backward, critical for propulsion.
- Keel: The main structural element of a vessel that enhances stability, also aids in direction.
Vessel Modes
- Displacement Mode: A planing hull operates like a displacement hull at slow speeds, cutting through water efficiently.
- Plowing Mode: Occurs at increased speeds where the bow rises, reducing forward visibility and creating a large wake; should be avoided to maintain control.
- Planing Mode: Achieved when sufficient power is applied, allowing the hull to glide on the water's surface; speed varies between different vessels.
Hull Types
- Flat Bottom Hull: A type of hull that provides stability in calm conditions, best suited for shallow waters.
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Test your knowledge of essential boating terminology with these flashcards designed for the North Carolina Boating Education License Course. Each card provides a defined word that is crucial for understanding vessel operations and safety. Perfect for students preparing for their boating license exam.
