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What side of the boat is called the port?
left side
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Where is the stern?
At the back of the vessel
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What are the basic types of vessel hulls?
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What are the four basic hull shapes?
- deep vee
- round bottom
- multi-hull
- flat bottom
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What are the four length classes of vessels?
- Class A
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
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What are the four basic types of engines?
- inboard
- outboard
- jet drive
- stern drive
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What two engines are automotive engines adapted for marine use?
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What does the Coast Guard consider a PCW?
inboard vessels less than 16ft in lenth
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What is the name of the device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the end of the vessel?
impeller
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What are the three things you should include on your float plan?
- vessel's descriptionÂ
- trip plan
- names and addresses of passengers onboard
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What are the thing things you should do while putting gas in your vessel?
- keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening
- fill tank slowly and avoid spillingÂ
- never fill to the brim
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What is the rule of thumb to prevent running out of gas?
1/3 there, 1/3 back, 1/3 reserve
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If the combined weight of the vessel and engine is more than ______%, of the trailer's recommended load capacity, you should get another trailer.
90%
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What is the amount of weight pressing down on the towing hitch called?
tongue weight
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How should the two safely chains be supported just in case the trailer detaches from the hitch?
they should be crisscrossed
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Where should you prepare your vessel to launch?
well away from the ramp
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What are some maintenance tips for keeping your engine running properly?
- check oil levels
- keep well tuned
- change oil
- grease and lubricate
- check for anything loose
- check batteries
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If the wind direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _____ ______when first leaving the dock.
stern line
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If you are driving a PWC, and you appear to meet another PWC head on, you should move to the ______.
right
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If you see a red and white light at night you should________.
give way to the other vessel
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