NJ Boater EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED
SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
1. Outboard
2. Inboard
3. Stern Drive (also known as Outboard/Inboard)
4. Jet Drive - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the four basic types of engines?
Automotive engines adapted for marine use - CORRECT ANSWER-Stern drive
and inboard engines are ________.
Class A inboard vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-The U.S. Coast Guard considers
personal watercraft to be ______.
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True or False: Personal watercrafts are not subject to
the laws and requirements of other vessels.
Impeller - CORRECT ANSWER-An ___________ is a device used to pump and
force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
left - CORRECT ANSWER-The port side of a vessel is the _________ side.
,rear - CORRECT ANSWER-The stern of the vessel is the _______ of the vessel.
Displacement and planning - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic types of vessel hulls can
be described as ____________.
1. flat bottom 2. Round bottom 3. V bottom - CORRECT ANSWER-What are
three basic hull shapes?
1. Less than 16 feet
2. 16 to less than 26 feet
3. 26 to less than 40 feet
4. 40 to less than 65 feet - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the four length classes
of vessels?
1. capacity in pounds or number of people recommended
2. maximum horsepower - CORRECT ANSWER-What information is displayed on
the capacity plate of a outboard powerboat?
1. Vessel's description: give number, size, make, etc.
2. Number, names, and addresses of passengers
3. Trip plan - CORRECT ANSWER-List three things that should be included on
your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
,1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim - CORRECT ANSWER-Name three things that you should
do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
1/3, 1/3, 1/3 - CORRECT ANSWER-A rule of thumb to prevent running out of
fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _______, in, and ________ in reserve.
90% - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
presses down on the towing hitch - CORRECT ANSWER-"Tongue weight" is the
amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ________.
crisscrossed - CORRECT ANSWER-Two strong safety chains should be ______ to
support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing
vehicle.
Well away from the boat ramp - CORRECT ANSWER-Where should you prepare
your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
All acceptable tips:
, 1. Keep well tuned
2. Check oil levels
3. Change oil
4. Check batteries
5. Grease and lubricate
6. Check for anything loose - CORRECT ANSWER-Name three engine
maintenance tips.
stern line - CORRECT ANSWER-If the wind or current direction is toward the
dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving the dock.
give-way vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-The ___ is required to take early and
substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing
course.
maintain its course and speed unless it comes apparent the give-way vessel is not
taking appropriate action - CORRECT ANSWER-The stand-on vessel must
_________ unless _______.
right - CORRECT ANSWER-If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet
another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ____.
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel,
you are the stand-on vessel.
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED
SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
1. Outboard
2. Inboard
3. Stern Drive (also known as Outboard/Inboard)
4. Jet Drive - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the four basic types of engines?
Automotive engines adapted for marine use - CORRECT ANSWER-Stern drive
and inboard engines are ________.
Class A inboard vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-The U.S. Coast Guard considers
personal watercraft to be ______.
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True or False: Personal watercrafts are not subject to
the laws and requirements of other vessels.
Impeller - CORRECT ANSWER-An ___________ is a device used to pump and
force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
left - CORRECT ANSWER-The port side of a vessel is the _________ side.
,rear - CORRECT ANSWER-The stern of the vessel is the _______ of the vessel.
Displacement and planning - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic types of vessel hulls can
be described as ____________.
1. flat bottom 2. Round bottom 3. V bottom - CORRECT ANSWER-What are
three basic hull shapes?
1. Less than 16 feet
2. 16 to less than 26 feet
3. 26 to less than 40 feet
4. 40 to less than 65 feet - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the four length classes
of vessels?
1. capacity in pounds or number of people recommended
2. maximum horsepower - CORRECT ANSWER-What information is displayed on
the capacity plate of a outboard powerboat?
1. Vessel's description: give number, size, make, etc.
2. Number, names, and addresses of passengers
3. Trip plan - CORRECT ANSWER-List three things that should be included on
your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
,1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim - CORRECT ANSWER-Name three things that you should
do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
1/3, 1/3, 1/3 - CORRECT ANSWER-A rule of thumb to prevent running out of
fuel on a PWC is _____ out, _______, in, and ________ in reserve.
90% - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
presses down on the towing hitch - CORRECT ANSWER-"Tongue weight" is the
amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ________.
crisscrossed - CORRECT ANSWER-Two strong safety chains should be ______ to
support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing
vehicle.
Well away from the boat ramp - CORRECT ANSWER-Where should you prepare
your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
All acceptable tips:
, 1. Keep well tuned
2. Check oil levels
3. Change oil
4. Check batteries
5. Grease and lubricate
6. Check for anything loose - CORRECT ANSWER-Name three engine
maintenance tips.
stern line - CORRECT ANSWER-If the wind or current direction is toward the
dock, you should cast off the ___ first when leaving the dock.
give-way vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-The ___ is required to take early and
substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing
course.
maintain its course and speed unless it comes apparent the give-way vessel is not
taking appropriate action - CORRECT ANSWER-The stand-on vessel must
_________ unless _______.
right - CORRECT ANSWER-If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet
another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ____.
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel,
you are the stand-on vessel.
