Understanding Boatbuilding and Craft Types

Which of the following is a type of leisure craft?

• Tanker

• Yacht

• Tug

• Dredger

What is the term used for the left side of a boat when facing forward?

• Starboard

• Bow

• Port

• Stern

Which of the following is a location on a boat where the steering is controlled?

• Galley

• Wheelhouse

• Chain locker

• Forepeak

What is the term for the vertical distance between the waterline and the top of the hull?

• Beam

• Draught

• Freeboard

• Length overall

Which of the following is a type of commercial craft?

• Dinghy

• Personal watercraft

• Ferry

• Rigid inflatable boat

What is the purpose of a windlass on a boat?

• To steer the boat

• To hoist sails

• To raise and lower the anchor

• To navigate

Which of the following is a safety equipment found on boats?

• Bollard

• Fairlead

• Life raft

• Winch

What is the term for the back end of a boat?

• Bow

• Stern

• Aft

• Forward

Which of the following is a type of accommodation area on a boat?

• Tiller flat

• Saloon

• Chain locker

• Lazerette

What is the term for the width of a boat at its widest point?

• Length overall

• Draught

• Beam

• Freeboard