Tennessee Boating License Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'Bow' refer to?

Rear of vessel

Front of vessel (correct)

Left side

Right side

What is the meaning of the term 'Stern'?

Rear of vessel

What does 'Starboard' indicate?

Right side (correct)

Front of vessel

Left side

Rear of vessel

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

Port Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Hull'.

Body of 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 boat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Beam' refer to?

Width of vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Freeboard'?

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

Define 'Draft'.

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

What is the purpose of a 'Keel'?

Extension of the hull that increases stability Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Displacement Hull'?

A hull that moves through water by moving water aside Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Planing Hull'?

A hull that rises up and glides on top of the water Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Flat Bottom Hull' used for?

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

Define 'Deep Vee Hull'.

Gives a smoother ride in rough water, requires more power to plane Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Multi-Hull' refer to?

Displacement hull, great stability because of large beam Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Length Class A'?

Less than 16 feet Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Give-way Vessel' mean?

A vessel required to take early action to avoid collision Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Float Plan'?

Telling someone when and where you are going on the water Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'Halyards'?

Lines used to raise and lower sails Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Capsize'.

To turn on the side or turn completely over Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boating Terminology

Bow: Front part of the vessel.
Stern: Rear part of the vessel.
Starboard: Right side of the boat.
Port: Left side of the boat.
Hull: Main body of the vessel.
Gunwale: Upper edge of the vessel's side.
Cleat: Metal fitting used to fasten ropes.
Propeller: Device that rotates to power the boat.
Beam: Width of the vessel.
Freeboard: Distance from the water to the lowest point of the boat.
Draft: Depth of water necessary for the vessel to float.
Keel: Extension of the hull that enhances stability.

Types of Hulls

Displacement Hull: Moves through water by displacing it; common in sailboats.
Planing Hull: Rises and glides on the water's surface; typically used in power boats and PWCs.
Flat Bottom Hull: Shallow draft ideal for fishing in lakes and rivers.
Deep Vee Hull: Provides smoother rides in rough water; requires more power to plane.
Round Bottom Hull: Typical displacement hull; moves easily but can roll without deep keel.
Multi-Hull: Provides great stability due to a large beam; exemplified by catamarans.

Length Classes

Length Class A: Less than 16 feet.
Length Class 1: 16 feet to less than 26 feet.
Length Class 2: 26 feet to less than 40 feet.
Length Class 3: 40 feet to less than 65 feet.

Engine Types

Outboard Engine: Offers more power per weight; usually a 4-stroke engine.
Inboard Engine: An automotive engine reconfigured for marine application; drives a propeller via a drive shaft.
Stern Drive (Inboard/Outboard): Features an outdrive connected to an engine housed within the boat.
Jet Drive: Common in PWCs; propels water out the back for movement.

Boat Components

Tiller: Lever for turning the rudder.
Transom: Surface at the back of the hull.
Intake: Hull opening that draws water to the impeller.
Intake Grate: Screening cover that prevents debris from entering the intake.
Drive Shaft: Connects motor to impeller.

Steering Nozzle: Directs the water stream to steer a PWC.
Halyards: Lines used for raising and lowering sails.
Sheets: Lines that control sail angles relative to the wind.
Float Plan: Notifies someone of your intended route and timing on the water.
Swamp: To fill a vessel with water; a safety concern.
Capsize: When a vessel turns on its side or completely over.

People Capacity Calculation

Use the formula: Number of people = (boat length x boat width) / 15.

Trailer and Towing

Coupler: Part of the trailer that connects to the towing vehicle's hitch.
Bunks: Wooden supports on which the vessel rests while on the trailer.

Give-way Vessel: Required to take early action to avoid collision.
Stand-on Vessel: Must maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel changes course.

Wind and Light Indicators

Leeward: Direction wind blows toward, or downwind.
Windward: Direction wind blows from, or upwind.
Sidelights: Red for port side, green for starboard side.
Sternlight: White light located at the back of the boat.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the Tennessee Boating License. Each card presents key boating terms and their definitions, perfect for quick study. From the bow to the gunwale, ensure you're familiar with essential vocabulary for safe boating.