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Starboard of PWC

right side

Propeller

rotates and powers a boat forward or backward

Intake Grate

screening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris from entering.

Under federal law, which type of boat must have a capacity plate?

single-hull boats less than 20 feet in length.

What way do you turn when both PWC's are coming head on?

starboard (right).

Parts of a PWC from front view?

starboard, throttle lever, steering control, safety lanyard, port, and fuel cap.

Rudder

steering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of the boat.

How are the two vessels propelled?

two power-driven vessels, two sailing vessels, and a power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel.

Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?

well away from the ramp.

What should be included on a float plan?

your plans for the water outing

Intake

opening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller.

What type of engine uses a tiller for steering?

outboard

2 types of jet drives?

outboard and inboard

4 basic types of engines?

outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive.

What do you have to look out for when launching or retrieving a sailboat with a raised mast?

overhead wires

Tongue weight is the amount of a loaded trailers weight that?

presses down on the towing hitch.

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.

What kind of engines have automotive engines adapted to operate in marine environments?

Inboards

Underway

Not anchored, tied to shore, or aground.

A rule of thumb to prevent running of fuel is what?

1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve.

Class 2

26 feet to less than 40 feet

Class 3

40 feet to less than 65 feet

If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than what of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer?

90%

Displacement Mode

A planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will cut through the water like a displacement hull.

Displacement Hulls

Boats with displacement hulls move through the water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut through the water with very little propulsion.

If both PWC's are coming head on who is the giveaway vessel?

Both

True or False; personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.

False

Sheets

Lines (ropes) used to control the angle of the sails to the wind.

What kind of engines have more power per pound of weight than inboards engines do?

Outboards

What is 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.

PWC (Personal Watercraft).

What are subject to all of the same laws and requirements of any other vessel plus a few laws specific to PWCs?

PWCs

What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat?

Sniff for fumes after fueling and before starting the engine.

What drives have quieter and more fuel-efficient engines?

Stern Drives

Coupler

The part of the trailer that attaches to the ball hitch on a towing vehicle.

Give-way vessel

The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down or changing course.

Swamp

To fill with water.

Gunwale

Upper edge of vessels side (generally pronounced gunnel).

Transom

Vertical surface at the back of the hull.

What 3 things should be included on your float plan?

Vessels description; number, size, make, etc. Number, names, and addresses of passengers. Trip plan.

Bunks

Wooden supports on which the vessel rests while on the trailer.

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.

Multi-Hull advantages and disadvantages?

advantages are another example of a displacement hull, the multi-hull has greater stability because of its wide beam. disadvantages are it needs a large area when turning.

Flat Bottom hull advantages and disadvantages?

advantages are that this planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing in small lakes and rivers. disadvantages are that it rides roughly in choppy waters.

Hull

body of a vessel; basic structure or shell

What do you do to the chains under the trailers coupler when attaching them to the towing vehicle?

crisscross them

Draft

depth of water needed to float a vessel.

Steering Nozzle

device used for directing the stream of water to the left or right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC.

Impeller

device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.

2 basic types of boat hulls?

displacement and planing

Freeboard

distance from water t lowest point of the boat where water could come on board.

What is the name of the device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of a vessel?

impeller

The US Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be?

inboard vessels less than 16 feet in length.

Bilge

interior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest part of a vessel's interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom.

Port of PWC

left side

Class 1

16 feet to less than 26 feet

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.

3 things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.

Fill tank slowly and avodi spilling, keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening, never fill to the brim.

Stand-on vessel

The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action; if you must take action, do not turn toward the give-way boat or cross in front of it.

What do you have to do before departing you trailer to drive?

tighten lug nuts

Stern drive and inboard engines are?

automotive engines adapted for marine use.

you need to refuel your boat. When should you check to see that fuel lines, connections, and fuel vents are in good condition?

before fueling

What are maintenance tips?

keep well tuned, check oil levels, change oil, check batteries, grease and lubricate, and check for anything loose.

Port

left side of a vessel

What factor determines the equipment a boat must carry?

length

Length Overall

length of the hull excluding any attachments.

Class A

less than 16 feet

Tiller

lever used to turn a rudder to steer a boat.

Keel

main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability in the water.

Beam

maximum width of a vessel

Steering Control

means of controlling the steering nozzle.

How are the two vessels approaching one another?

meeting head on, paths that cross, and overtaking.

Cleat

metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.

Transom

vertical surface at the back of the hull.

three major responsibilities of every boater

practice good seamanship, keep a proper lookout, and maintain a safe speed.

Stern

rear of a vessel

Navigation lights

red and green sidelights and all round white lights.

Starboard

right side of a vessel

Safety Lanyard

short cord for attaching the ignition safety switch to the operators wrist or personal flotation device (life jacket).

Tongue Weight

the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that presses down on the towing hitch. The tongue weight should be about 10% of the combined weight of the vessel and trailer ("gross trailer weight" or GTW). If the tongue weight is too light, the trailer will tend to swing from side-to-side (or "fishtail"). If the tongue weight is too heavy, the rear wheels of the towing vehicle will be weighted down, making it difficult to steer.

On outboard boats, the capacity plate provides a horsepower rating. What does this rating mean?

the boats motor should not have higher horsepower than this rating.

Drive Shaft

the long stem connection between the motor and the impeller.

What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?

the maximum weight and number of people that the boat can carry and horsepower rating.

Power driven vessel

Any vessel propelled by machinery, including a sailboat using an engine.

Planing Hulls

Boats with planing hulls are designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied. These boats may operate like displacement hulls when at rest or at slow speeds but climb towards the surface of the water as they move faster.

Windward

Direction from which the wind is blowing, or upwind; refers to the vessel that is upwind of the other.

Leeward

Direction toward which the wind is blowing, or downwind; refers to the vessel that is downwind of the other.

Halyards

Lines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.

How are PWC fuel tanks designed for safety?

They are designed to leave space for fuel to expand.

Capsize

To turn on the side or turn completely over.

Deep Vee hull advantages and disadvantages?

advantages are that this planing hull gives a smoother ride than a flat bottom hull in rough water. disadvantages are it takes more power to move at the same speed as flat bottom hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns.

Round Bottom hull advantages and disadvantages?

advantages are that this typical displacement hull moves easily through the water even at slow speeds. disadvantages are that it has a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or stabilizers.

you are getting ready to fuel your boat. What should you have within reach?

fire extinguisher

What are the hull shapes?

flat bottom, deep vee, round bottom, and multi.

Bow

front of a vessel

What do you do when your coming up on a sailing vessel?

give away unless the sailing vessel is overtaking your vessel.