NJ Boating License Exam Notes: Questions & Answers:
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The port side of a vessel is the - ANSWERleft
The stern of a vessel is the - ANSWERrear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be - ANSWERdisplacement and planing
The three basic hull shapes - ANSWERround bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERless than 16 feet, 16 to less than 26 feet, 26
to less than 40 feet, 40 to less than 65 feet
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
The USCG considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWERinboard vessels
True or False: PWC are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
ANSWERFalse
A(n) __________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel - ANSWERimpeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat -
ANSWERcapacity in pounds or number of people
recommended maximum horsepower
list three things that should be included on your float plan - ANSWERvessels
description: size, number, make, etc.
number, names, and addresses of passengers
trip plan
Name three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel -
ANSWERkeep nozzle in contact with the tank opening
fill slowly and avoid spilling
never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ______ out, _______ in,
and ______ in reserve. - ANSWER1/3, 1/3, 1/3
In combination weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ________ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get a larger trailer -
ANSWER90%
, "Tongue Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailers weight that ___________. -
ANSWERpresses down on the towing hitch
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? -
ANSWERwell away from the boat ramp
three engine maintenance tips - ANSWERI. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
__________ first when leaving the dock - ANSWERstern line
What is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - ANSWERgive-way vessel
the stand on vessel must do what? unless? - ANSWERmaintain its course and speed
unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel isn't doing anything
If you are driving a powerboat and meet head on with another PWC or powerboat,
which side do you keep to - ANSWERright/ starboard
True or false: If you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand-on vessel -
ANSWERfalse
True or false: If you see a red or white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed - ANSWERFalse
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a
__________ and you must __________. - ANSWERsailing vessel, give way
What are the traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course -
ANSWERbuoys and markers
What is the phrase that helps remind vessels of the correct. course in the lateral
system (3 words start with R) - ANSWERright red returning
The green odd numbered can buoy marks the edge of a channel on what side of a
boater when entering from the open sea - ANSWERleft or port
The white marker with an orange diamond indicates - ANSWERdanger
The white marker with a cross and diamond indicates areas that are - ANSWERoff-
limits to vessels
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The port side of a vessel is the - ANSWERleft
The stern of a vessel is the - ANSWERrear
Basic types of vessel hulls can be - ANSWERdisplacement and planing
The three basic hull shapes - ANSWERround bottom, flat bottom, vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERless than 16 feet, 16 to less than 26 feet, 26
to less than 40 feet, 40 to less than 65 feet
stern drive and inboard engines are - ANSWERautomotive engines adapted for
marine use
The USCG considers personal watercraft to be - ANSWERinboard vessels
True or False: PWC are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels -
ANSWERFalse
A(n) __________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel - ANSWERimpeller
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat -
ANSWERcapacity in pounds or number of people
recommended maximum horsepower
list three things that should be included on your float plan - ANSWERvessels
description: size, number, make, etc.
number, names, and addresses of passengers
trip plan
Name three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel -
ANSWERkeep nozzle in contact with the tank opening
fill slowly and avoid spilling
never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ______ out, _______ in,
and ______ in reserve. - ANSWER1/3, 1/3, 1/3
In combination weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ________ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get a larger trailer -
ANSWER90%
, "Tongue Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailers weight that ___________. -
ANSWERpresses down on the towing hitch
two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in
case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? -
ANSWERwell away from the boat ramp
three engine maintenance tips - ANSWERI. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the
__________ first when leaving the dock - ANSWERstern line
What is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,
slowing down, or changing course - ANSWERgive-way vessel
the stand on vessel must do what? unless? - ANSWERmaintain its course and speed
unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel isn't doing anything
If you are driving a powerboat and meet head on with another PWC or powerboat,
which side do you keep to - ANSWERright/ starboard
True or false: If you are overtaking another vessel you are the stand-on vessel -
ANSWERfalse
True or false: If you see a red or white light ahead when boating at night, you should
maintain course and speed - ANSWERFalse
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a
__________ and you must __________. - ANSWERsailing vessel, give way
What are the traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course -
ANSWERbuoys and markers
What is the phrase that helps remind vessels of the correct. course in the lateral
system (3 words start with R) - ANSWERright red returning
The green odd numbered can buoy marks the edge of a channel on what side of a
boater when entering from the open sea - ANSWERleft or port
The white marker with an orange diamond indicates - ANSWERdanger
The white marker with a cross and diamond indicates areas that are - ANSWERoff-
limits to vessels
