Question 1

Hull

Accepted Answer

The main body of a boat that provides buoyancy.

Question 2

Bow

Accepted Answer

The forward part of a boat.

Question 3

Stern

Accepted Answer

The rear part of a boat.

Question 4

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 6

Gunwale

Accepted Answer

The upper edge of a boat's side.

Question 7

Cleat

Accepted Answer

A device for securing a rope aboard a vessel.

Question 8

Transom

Accepted Answer

The flat surface that forms the stern of a boat.

Question 9

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The distance from the water to the lowest point where water could flow into the boat.

Question 10

Bilge

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The lowest part inside the boat, where water can accumulate.

Question 11

Beam

Accepted Answer

The widest point of a boat.

Question 12

Draft

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The minimum depth of water a boat requires to float.

Question 13

Displacement

Accepted Answer

The weight of the water displaced by a boat, which is equal to the weight of the boat.

Question 14

Propeller

Accepted Answer

A rotating device, with two or more blades, that propels a boat forward.

Question 15

Outboard Motor

Accepted Answer

A detachable engine mounted on the stern of a boat.

Question 16

Inboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine that is built into the boat.

Question 17

Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

Accepted Answer

A device that is designed to assist a person to stay afloat in water.

Question 18

Life Jacket

Accepted Answer

A type of PFD that provides more buoyancy and turns an unconscious person face-up in the water.

Question 19

Type I PFD

Accepted Answer

Offshore life jacket, designed for open or rough waters.

Question 20

Type II PFD

Accepted Answer

Near-shore buoyant vest, used in calm, inland waters.

Question 21

Type III PFD

Accepted Answer

Flotation aid, generally lighter and more comfortable than Type I or II.

Question 22

Type IV PFD

Accepted Answer

Throwable device, like a life ring or buoyant cushion.

Question 23

Type V PFD

Accepted Answer

Special-use devices, for specific activities.

Question 24

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Lights used on boats to prevent collisions at night.

Question 25

Red Right Returning

Accepted Answer

A navigation rule stating that red buoys should be on the right when returning from sea.

Question 26

Buoys

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Floating markers that show channels, dangerous areas, and restricted zones.

Question 27

Anchor

Accepted Answer

A device used to hold a boat in place in the water.

Question 28

Man Overboard Procedure

Accepted Answer

A set of steps to follow if a person falls off the boat.

Question 29

MOB Drill

Accepted Answer

Man Overboard Drill, a practice of the man overboard procedure.

Question 30

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce, often due to cold water.

Question 31

Mayday

Accepted Answer

An international distress signal used in voice communication, usually on a radio.

Question 32

SOS

Accepted Answer

A Morse code distress signal (· · · — — — · · ·), used in emergencies.

Question 33

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where a boat must move slowly to prevent its wake from causing damage or injury.

Question 34

AIS

Accepted Answer

Automatic Identification System, a tracking system used on ships for identifying and locating vessels.

Question 35

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency.

Question 36

Chartplotter

Accepted Answer

A device used on a boat to plot its course on a digital map.

Question 37

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System, a satellite-based system used for navigation.

Question 38

Sonar

Accepted Answer

A system that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater.

Question 39

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency radio, commonly used for marine communications.

Question 40

Distress Signal

Accepted Answer

A signal indicating trouble and requesting help.

Question 41

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

A device used to put out fires

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