Tennessee Boating Safety Terms Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the front of a boat called?

Stern

Starboard

Port

Bow (correct)

What is the rear of a vessel called?

stern

What is the right side of a vessel called?

starboard

What is the left side of a vessel called?

port Signup and view all the answers

What does the hull of a ship refer to?

the frame or body of the ship Signup and view all the answers

What is the gunwale on a boat?

the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship Signup and view all the answers

What does a propeller do?

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

What is the maximum width of a vessel called?

beam Signup and view all the answers

What is freeboard in relation to a boat?

distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board Signup and view all the answers

What does draft refer to in boating?

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

What is the keel of a vessel?

main centerline (backbone) of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is true about displacement hulls?

They are designed to cut through the water Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes planing hulls?

They can rise up and glide on top of the water Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal watercraft?

a small vessel designed for operation by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on it Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a planing hull at higher speeds?

It glides on top of the water Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a flat bottom hull?

has a shallow draft, good for fishing in small lakes Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of a deep vee hull?

gives a smoother ride in rough water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a round bottom hull?

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

What does vessel length dictate?

the equipment the vessel must have to comply with laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for a vessel less than 16 feet?

Class A Signup and view all the answers

What is an outboard engine?

a portable package of an engine, gear case, and propeller attached to a boat Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boat Parts and Terminology

The bow is the front of a boat.
The stern is the rear of a vessel.
The starboard is the right side of a vessel.
The port is the left side of a vessel.
The hull is the frame or body of a ship.
The gunwale is the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship.
A cleat is a metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.
A propeller rotates and powers a boat forward or backward.
The beam is the maximum width of a vessel.
The freeboard is the distance from the water to the lowest point of the boat where water could come on board.
The draft is the depth of water needed to float a vessel.
The keel is the main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of the hull that increases stability in the water.

Hull Types

A displacement hull moves through the water by pushing the water aside and is designed to cut through the water with very little propulsion.
Displacement hulls are limited to slower speeds and are typically found in large cruisers and sailboats.
A planing hull is designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied.
Planing hulls may operate like displacement hulls at slow speeds but climb toward the surface of the water as they move faster.
Planing hulls are typically found in small power-driven vessels, including personal watercraft (PWC), and some small sailboats.

Planing Hull Speeds

Displacement mode: a planing hull cuts through the water like a displacement hull at very slow speeds.
Plowing mode: a planing hull has a raised bow, reducing the operator's vision and throwing a large wake, at increased speeds.
Planing mode: a planing hull glides on top of the water when enough power is applied.

Hull Shapes

Flat bottom hull: has a shallow draft, but rides roughly in choppy waters.
Deep Vee hull: gives a smoother ride than a flat bottom hull in rough water, but takes more power to move at the same speed.
Round bottom hull: moves easily through the water even at slow speeds, but has a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or stabilizers.
Multi hull: has greater stability due to its wide beam, but needs a large area when turning.

Vessel Length and Equipment

Vessel length dictates the equipment the vessel must have to comply with federal and state laws.
Length overall is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel.
Bowsprits, rudders, outboard motors, and other fittings are not included in the measurement.

Length Classes

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

Outboard Engines

Have more power per pound of weight than inboard engines.
Are a portable, self-contained package of an engine, gear case, and propeller that is attached to the transom of a boat.
Many are of four-stroke design.

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Test your knowledge of essential boating terminology with this flashcard quiz designed for the Tennessee Boating Safety Education Certificate. Each card covers a key term related to boat anatomy and navigation. Perfect for preparing for the full test!