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Boater ed Ch. 1 and 2 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The port side of the vessel is the

a)

Left side of Vessel

b)

Right Side of Vessel

c)

Front of Vessel

d)

Back of Vessel

2.

The stern of the vessel is located where?

a)

Front of the vessel

b)

Rear of the Vessel

c)

Left Side of Vessel

d)

Right side of Vessel

3.

Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as

a)

moving and non-moving

b)

displacement and planing

c)

rough and smooth

d)

narrow and wide

4.

Name the 3 basic hull shapes

(a)  

5.

Which one is NOT a length class of vessels?

a)

Class A

b)

Class 1

c)

Class 2

d)

Class 3

e)

Class B

6.

What are the basic engine type? Check all that apply.

a)

Inboard

b)

Stern

c)

Outboard

d)

Jet Drives

7.

Stern drive and inboard Engines are

a)

Marinized outboard motors

b)

Specifically designed and built engines

c)

Automotive engines adapted for marine use

d)

Jet drive engines

8.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) considers personal watercrafts (PWC) to be

a)

Inboard vessel

b)

Outboard

c)

Stern Drive

d)

Inboard/Outboard

9.

An _________is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel

a)

Impeller

b)

Propeller

c)

Rudder

d)

Keel

10.

The starboard side of the vessel is the

a)

Left side of Vessel

b)

Right Side of Vessel

c)

Front of Vessel

d)

Back of Vessel

11.

The bow of the vessel is the

a)

Left side of Vessel

b)

Right Side of Vessel

c)

Front of Vessel

d)

Back of Vessel

12.

What information is displayed on a capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? Check all that apply

a)

Capacity in pounds

b)

Number of people

c)

Recommended maximum horsepower

d)

Number of gallon the fuel tank will hold

13.

What things should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing? Check all that apply

a)

Vessel description

b)

Names, numbers, and address of passengers

c)

Trip plan

d)

What food you are taking

14.

What should you do once you're done filling your vessel with gas?

a)

Wipe up any spills

b)

Start the boat as soon as your done fueling

c)

Leave the gas cap off

d)

Spill gas in the water

15.

A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _______ out, ______in, and ________in reserve.

(a)  

16.

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.

a)

10

b)

40

c)

90

d)

70

17.

"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that_________.

a)

Presses down on the towing hitch

b)

Is on the trailer

c)

Needs to be removed

d)

Can crush your vehicle

18.

When attaching the two safety chains to your vehicle, what pattern should they make?

a)

Y

b)

U

c)

I

d)

X

19.

Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?

a)

In the water

b)

At the boat ramp

c)

Well away from the boat ramp

d)

As you're driving to the lake

20.

What type of maintenance should be done on your vessel? Check all that apply

a)

Keep well tuned

b)

Check oil levels

c)

Change oil

d)

Check batteries

e)

Keep all tie downs loose