MRV MCP Boating Basics

Correctly match the following terms by dropping and dragging the term to the number definition.

1) Increase boat stability 2) Inboard/ Outboard 3) Direction controlled by turning the entire motor assembly.

• Inboard Motors

• Outboard

• Stern Drive

Correctly match the following terms by dropping and dragging the term to the number definition.

1) A smoother ride in rough water 2) Good for fishing small lakes 3) Needs a large turning radius 4) Tendency to roll 5) Small agile vessel equipped with a jet pump

• Multi-Hull

• Round Bottom Hull

• Personal Watercraft

• Deep Vee Hull

• Flat Bottom Hull

Correctly match the following terms by dropping and dragging the term to the number definition.

1) Portion of the hull at the stern 2) Width of boat 3) Port side 4) Ropes fasten to it 5) Upper edge of boat

• Beam

• Gunwale

• Transom

• Cleat

• Navigational Red Light

Correctly match the following terms by dropping and dragging the term to the number definition.

1) Used to pull a boat onto trailer 2) Measures RPM 3) Measures Fuel economy 4) Tiller Handle 5) Measure Speed

• Winch

• Tachometer

• Speedometer

• Manual Steering

• Fuel Gauge

When sitting at the Helm of a boat, what is the left side of the vessel called?

• Starboard

• Bow

• Stern

• Port

Answer explanation

PG 16

In which of the following career fields are people skills and clear communication important?

• Parts

• Dealer Principal /Managers

• Sales

• Service

• All of these

Answer explanation

Pg. 5

Which type of boat accounts for the majority of the boat market in the U.S.?

• Stern Drive

• Inboard

• Outboard

• Jet Propulsion

• Cruiser

Answer explanation

PG. 4

Jet Propulsion uses a propeller?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

PG. 7

Which of the following is NOT a category of marine engines?

• Outboard

• Inboard

• Stern drive

• Transom

• Jet Propulsion

Answer explanation

Pg. 6-7

Most of the outboard motors sold in the U.S. are sold for commercial applications?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

PG. 4