NJ_BOATING_FINAL_PAPER_2026_TESTED_QUESTIONS_WITH_FULL_SOLUTION

NJ BOATING FINAL PAPER 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION GRADED
A+

◉ Transom. Answer: the flat surface forming the stern of a vessel


◉ Sidelights. Answer: Red + green lights at bow


◉ Gunwale. Answer: upper edge of the side of a boat


◉ Hull. Answer: Body of a vessel


◉ Cleat. Answer: Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened


◉ Front. Answer: Bow


◉ Back. Answer: Stern


◉ Left. Answer: Port


◉ Right. Answer: Starboard

,◉ Beam. Answer: Width of boat at widest point


◉ Bilge. Answer: Compartment at lowest point of hull


◉ Draft. Answer: Distance btw waterline and keel, minimum req amt
of water


◉ Aft. Answer: Area towards stern


◉ Freeboard. Answer: Distance btw waterline + gunwale


◉ Waterline. Answer: Where the hull meets the surface of the water


◉ Keel. Answer: Lowest point of hull, strength + stability, prevents
drift


◉ Flat bottom hull. Answer: Stable
Fishing in calm water


◉ Round bottom hull. Answer: Displacement hull, move smoothly w
little effort

, Less stable


◉ V shaped hull. Answer: Planing hull, fast + smooth


◉ Multihulled. Answer: Most stable
Req more room to maneuver


◉ Outboard engine. Answer: On outside of transom
Power + steer


◉ Inboard engine. Answer: Inside hull
Four stroke
Power only
Rudder steers


◉ Stern drive engine. Answer: Inboard- outboard
Four stroke in hull
Power + steer


◉ Jet drive engine. Answer: Accelerated water propels + steers


◉ Class A boat length. Answer: <16 ft