NEW JERSEY official boating safety course
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
CHAPTER ONE
- correct answer KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side.
- correct answer Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side.
- correct answer Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______.
- correct answer Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes:
- correct answer I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels
- correct answer I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines
- correct answer Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
, Stern drive and inboard engines are _______.
- correct answer Automotive engines adapted for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________.
- correct answer Inboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
- correct answer False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel.
- correct answer Impeller
CHAPTER TWO
- correct answer BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
- correct answer I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
- correct answer I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
- correct answer I. Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
CHAPTER ONE
- correct answer KNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side.
- correct answer Left
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side.
- correct answer Right
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______.
- correct answer Displacement & Planing
Three basic hull shapes:
- correct answer I. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels
- correct answer I: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines
- correct answer Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
, Stern drive and inboard engines are _______.
- correct answer Automotive engines adapted for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________.
- correct answer Inboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
- correct answer False
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle
at the rear of the vessel.
- correct answer Impeller
CHAPTER TWO
- correct answer BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
- correct answer I. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
- correct answer I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
- correct answer I. Keep the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
