Tennessee Boating License test EXAM
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Terms in this set (73)
bow Front of a vessel
stern Rear of a vessel
starboard Right side of a vessel
port Left side of a vessel
hull Body of a vessel
gunwale Upper edge of vessel's side (generally
pronounced "gunnel")
cleat Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
propeller Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward
beam Maximum width of a vessel
freeboard Distance from water to lowest point of the boat
where water could come on board
, draft Depth of water needed to float a vessel
keel Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the
extension of hull that increases stability in the
water
personal watercraft A small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its
primary source of propulsion, and is designed to
be operated by a person or persons sitting,
standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than
inside the vessel
Displacement Mode A planing hull, when operated at very slow
speeds, will cut through the water like a
displacement hull.
Plowing Mode: As speed increases, a planing hull will have a
raised bow, reducing the operator's vision and
throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in plowing mode
Planing Mode: Your boat is in planing mode when enough
power is applied so that the hull glides on top of
the water. Different boats reach planing mode at
different speeds.
Flat Bottom Hull This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is
good for fishing in small lakes and rivers, but
rides roughly in choppy waters.
comprehensive questions and verified answers
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!! Graded A+
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Terms in this set (73)
bow Front of a vessel
stern Rear of a vessel
starboard Right side of a vessel
port Left side of a vessel
hull Body of a vessel
gunwale Upper edge of vessel's side (generally
pronounced "gunnel")
cleat Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened
propeller Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward
beam Maximum width of a vessel
freeboard Distance from water to lowest point of the boat
where water could come on board
, draft Depth of water needed to float a vessel
keel Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the
extension of hull that increases stability in the
water
personal watercraft A small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its
primary source of propulsion, and is designed to
be operated by a person or persons sitting,
standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than
inside the vessel
Displacement Mode A planing hull, when operated at very slow
speeds, will cut through the water like a
displacement hull.
Plowing Mode: As speed increases, a planing hull will have a
raised bow, reducing the operator's vision and
throwing a very large wake. Avoid maintaining a
speed that puts your boat in plowing mode
Planing Mode: Your boat is in planing mode when enough
power is applied so that the hull glides on top of
the water. Different boats reach planing mode at
different speeds.
Flat Bottom Hull This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is
good for fishing in small lakes and rivers, but
rides roughly in choppy waters.
