Question 1

Vessel

Accepted Answer

A watercraft used for transportation on the water.

Question 2

Bow

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The front part of a boat.

Question 3

Stern

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The rear part of a boat.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 6

PFD

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Personal Flotation Device, a life jacket or life vest.

Question 7

Wake

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The waves and turbulence created by a moving boat.

Question 8

Hull

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The main body of a boat.

Question 9

Draft

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The depth of a boat's hull below the waterline.

Question 10

Buoy

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A floating object used to mark channels, hazards, or navigational aids.

Question 11

Navigation lights

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Lights used to indicate the position and direction of a vessel at night.

Question 12

Anchoring

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The process of securing a boat in place using an anchor.

Question 13

Towing

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Pulling another boat or object behind your vessel.

Question 14

Mooring

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Attaching a boat to a fixed structure, such as a dock or buoy.

Question 15

Fueling

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The process of adding fuel to a boat's tank.

Question 16

Propeller

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A rotating device that propels a boat through the water.

Question 17

Headway

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The forward motion of a boat.

Question 18

Water skiing

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A recreational activity where a person is pulled behind a boat on skis.

Question 19

Marinas

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Facilities where boats can be moored, refueled, and serviced.

Question 20

Restricted waters

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Areas where navigation is limited or prohibited.

Question 21

Hypothermia

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A potentially life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 22

EPIRB

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Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert rescuers in case of an emergency.

Question 23

Bilge

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The lowest part of a boat's hull where water collects.

Question 24

Knot

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A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Question 25

VHF radio

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Very High Frequency radio used for communication between vessels and emergency services.

Question 26

Overboard

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When someone or something falls or is thrown into the water.

Question 27

Chart

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A nautical map used for navigation.

Question 28

Navigation rules

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The regulations and guidelines for safe boating.

Question 29

Hypalon

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A synthetic rubber material used for making inflatable boats.

Question 30

PWC

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Personal Watercraft, such as a Jet Ski or WaveRunner.

Question 31

No-wake zone

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An area where boats must operate at a slow speed to minimize their wake.

Question 32

Displacement hull

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A type of boat hull that moves through the water by displacing it.

Question 33

Planing hull

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A type of boat hull that rides on top of the water at high speeds.

Question 34

Trim tabs

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Adjustable surfaces on the stern of a boat used to control its trim and stability.

Question 35

Buoyancy

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The ability of an object or vessel to float in water.

Question 36

Beam

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The width of a boat at its widest point.

Question 37

GPS

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Global Positioning System, used for determining the location and navigation of a vessel.

Question 38

Channel markers

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Navigational aids that mark safe passages through a waterway.

Question 39

Sound signals

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Audible signals used to communicate between vessels.

Question 40

Flare

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A visual distress signal used to attract attention in an emergency.

Question 41

PFD regulations

Accepted Answer

Laws and requirements regarding the use and carriage of personal flotation devices.

Question 42

Wakeboarding

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A water sport where a rider is pulled behind a boat on a wakeboard.

Question 43

Man overboard

Accepted Answer

An emergency situation where a person falls or is thrown into the water.

Question 44

Draft restrictions

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Limits on the maximum depth a vessel can have to navigate certain areas.

Question 45

Leeward

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The direction away from which the wind is blowing.

Question 46

Hypothermia

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A potentially life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 47

Freeboard

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The distance between the waterline and the deck of a boat.

Question 48

Bowline knot

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A commonly used knot for tying a loop at the end of a rope.

Question 49

Chartplotter

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An electronic device that displays a boat's position on a chart.

Question 50

Buoyancy aid

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A flotation device used for additional buoyancy and support.

Question 51

GPS coordinates

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The precise latitude and longitude of a location.

Question 52

Foghorn

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An audible signal used to indicate the presence of fog or reduced visibility.

Question 53

Buoyancy control

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The ability to adjust the buoyancy of a vessel or diving equipment.

Question 54

Radar

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An electronic device used for detecting and tracking objects, especially in poor visibility.

Question 55

Underway

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The state of a vessel when it is not anchored, moored, or aground.

Question 56

Transom

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The flat surface at the stern of a boat where an outboard motor is attached.

Question 57

Navigable waters

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Bodies of water that are deep, wide, or safe enough for navigation.

Question 58

Distress signal

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A signal used to indicate that a vessel or person is in immediate danger.

Question 59

Bow thruster

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A sideways-facing propulsion device used to maneuver a boat in tight spaces.

Question 60

Collision regulations

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Rules that govern the actions and responsibilities of vessels to avoid collisions.

Question 61

Depth sounder

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An instrument used to measure the depth of water beneath a boat.

Question 62

Right of way

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The privilege of one vessel to proceed ahead of another in a navigation situation.

Question 63

Powerboat

Accepted Answer

A boat propelled primarily by an engine, rather than sails or oars.

Question 64

Stand-on vessel

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the right of way and should maintain its course and speed.

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