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The port side of a vessel is the ___ side.
Left
The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel.
Rear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___.
Name three basic hull shapes.
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What are the four length classes of vessels?
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List the four basic types of engines.
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Stern drive and inboard engines are ___.
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ___.
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Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
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An ___ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
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What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
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List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
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Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
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A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in reserve.
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If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer.
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'Tongue weight' is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___.
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Two strong safety chains should be ___ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle.
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Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
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Name three engine maintenance tips.
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If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving the dock.
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The ___ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.
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The stand-on vessel must ___ unless ___.
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If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ___.
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If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel.
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If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed.
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If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ___ and you must ___.
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___ are the 'traffic signals' that guide boaters safely along their course.
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The phrase 'R___ R___ R___' reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation.
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A green can buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's ___ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
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Study Notes
Vessel Terminology
- Port side refers to the left side of a vessel.
- Stern indicates the rear of the vessel.
Hull Characteristics
- Basic types of vessel hulls are displacement and planing.
- Three primary hull shapes are:
- Round Bottom
- Flat Bottom
- Vee Bottom
Vessel Length Classes
- Vessels are classified by length:
- Less than 16 feet
- 16 to less than 26 feet
- 26 to less than 40 feet
- 40 to less than 65 feet
Engine Types
- Four basic types of engines include:
- Outboard
- Inboard
- Stern Drive
- Jet Drive
- Stern drive and inboard engines are automotive engines adapted for marine use.
Personal Watercraft Regulations
- The U.S. Coast Guard classifies personal watercraft as inboard vessels.
- Personal watercraft are subject to the same laws and requirements as other vessels.
Fueling and Capacity
- A capacity plate on an outboard powerboat shows:
- Maximum capacity in pounds or number of people
- Recommended maximum horsepower
- Essential float plan details include:
- Description of the vessel
- Number, names, and addresses of passengers
- Trip plan
- When fueling, remember to:
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
- Fill slowly to avoid spills
- Not fill to the brim.
Fuel Management
- A useful fuel management rule for PWCs: 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve.
Trailer Safety
- For trailers, if combined weight exceeds 90% of recommended load capacity, use a larger trailer.
- "Tongue weight" refers to the portion of a trailer's weight pressing down on the towing hitch.
- Use crisscrossed safety chains to support the trailer’s coupler in case of disconnection.
Launching and Maintenance
- Prepare your vessel away from the boat ramp prior to launching.
- Key engine maintenance tips include keeping the engine tuned, checking oil levels, changing oil, and inspecting batteries.
Navigational Rules
- Cast off the stern line first if the wind or current is directed toward the dock.
- The give-way vessel must take action to avoid a collision, while the stand-on vessel should maintain speed unless action is necessary.
- When meeting another powerboat or PWC head-on, keep to the right.
- If overtaking another vessel, you are the give-way vessel.
Nighttime Navigation
- If seeing a red and white light ahead while boating at night, do not maintain course.
- Approaching a green light at night indicates a sailing vessel, and you must give way.
Aids to Navigation
- Buoys and markers serve as traffic signals guiding boaters.
- "Red Right Returning" helps remember navigation rules in U.S. waters.
- A green can buoy indicates the channel’s edge on the boater's right side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.
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Test your knowledge on vessel terminology, hull characteristics, and various types of engines used in marine vehicles. This quiz covers essential aspects such as vessel length classes and personal watercraft regulations. Dive in to see how well you understand maritime fundamentals!
