Question 1

Aft

Accepted Answer

The rear portion of a boat.

Question 2

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front part of a boat.

Question 3

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 4

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket.

Question 6

Navigation lights

Accepted Answer

Lights used to signal the position and movement of a boat at night.

Question 7

Vessel

Accepted Answer

Any watercraft used for transportation on the water.

Question 8

Sound signal

Accepted Answer

Audible warning devices used to communicate with other vessels.

Question 9

Float plan

Accepted Answer

A written document that details your boating trip plans.

Question 10

Wake

Accepted Answer

Waves created by a moving boat.

Question 11

No-wake zone

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Draft

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Buoy

Accepted Answer

A floating marker used for navigation or to indicate hazards.

Question 14

Channel marker

Accepted Answer

A type of buoy that helps guide boats through a designated channel.

Question 15

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, such as a jet ski.

Question 16

Bowline

Accepted Answer

A type of knot used to secure a line to a fixed object.

Question 17

Stern

Accepted Answer

The back end of a boat.

Question 18

Cleat

Accepted Answer

A metal or wooden fitting used to secure ropes or lines.

Question 19

MOB

Accepted Answer

Man Overboard, a distress situation where a person falls into the water.

Question 20

Headway

Accepted Answer

The forward motion of a boat.

Question 21

Right of way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of one vessel to proceed ahead of another in a crossing or overtaking situation.

Question 22

Whistle signal

Accepted Answer

A specific sound signal used to communicate with other vessels.

Question 23

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A potentially dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 24

Sailing vessel

Accepted Answer

A boat propelled primarily by wind power.

Question 25

Anchorage

Accepted Answer

A designated area where boats can anchor or moor.

Question 26

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, a distress signaling device.

Question 27

Rudder

Accepted Answer

A movable device used to steer a boat.

Question 28

Drogue

Accepted Answer

A device used to slow down a boat's drift in strong currents or high winds.

Question 29

Depth sounder

Accepted Answer

An instrument used to measure water depth.

Question 30

Radar reflector

Accepted Answer

A device that enhances the visibility of a boat on radar screens.

Question 31

Stand-on vessel

Accepted Answer

The vessel with the right of way in a crossing situation.

Question 32

Give-way vessel

Accepted Answer

The vessel that must yield to the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation.

Question 33

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

A type of synthetic rubber commonly used in inflatable boats.

Question 34

Chart plotter

Accepted Answer

An electronic device used to display and navigate with nautical charts.

Question 35

Beam

Accepted Answer

The width of a boat at its widest point.

Question 36

Bilge

Accepted Answer

The lowest part inside a boat where water collects.

Question 37

Fathom

Accepted Answer

A unit of measurement equal to 6 feet, used for measuring water depth.

Question 38

Muster point

Accepted Answer

A designated location where passengers and crew gather in case of emergency.

Question 39

MARPOL

Accepted Answer

International regulations for preventing marine pollution.

Question 40

NOAA

Accepted Answer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for weather and climate forecasts.

Question 41

DSC

Accepted Answer

Digital Selective Calling, a feature on marine radios for sending distress signals.

Question 42

Inboard engine

Accepted Answer

An engine mounted inside the hull of a boat.

Question 43

Outboard engine

Accepted Answer

An engine mounted on the transom of a boat.

Question 44

Paddling craft

Accepted Answer

Non-motorized watercraft propelled by paddles, such as kayaks or canoes.

Question 45

Lanyard

Accepted Answer

A cord or strap used to secure a PFD or other equipment.

Question 46

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A potentially dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 47

Waterway markers

Accepted Answer

Signage and buoys that indicate navigational routes and hazards.

Question 48

Boating under the influence (BUI)

Accepted Answer

Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 49

Diving flag

Accepted Answer

A flag used to indicate the presence of divers in the water.

Question 50

Jet propulsion

Accepted Answer

A propulsion system that uses a jet of water to move a boat.

Question 51

Inboard-outboard (I/O)

Accepted Answer

A combination of an inboard engine and an outdrive unit.

Question 52

Paddleboard

Accepted Answer

A long, narrow board used for standing and paddling on the water.

Question 53

Displacement hull

Accepted Answer

A hull design that moves through the water by displacing it.

Question 54

Planing hull

Accepted Answer

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

Question 55

Boat ramp

Accepted Answer

A sloped area used for launching and retrieving boats.

Question 56

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

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

Question 57

Distress signal

Accepted Answer

A signal used to indicate a boat is in immediate danger or needs assistance.

Question 58

Hyperventilation

Accepted Answer

Overbreathing or rapid breathing that can lead to unconsciousness in water.

Question 59

Tiller

Accepted Answer

A lever or handle used to steer a boat with an outboard or tiller-steered inboard engine.

Question 60

Wakeboarding

Accepted Answer

A water sport where a rider is towed behind a boat while riding a wakeboard.

Question 61

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Accepted Answer

A portable device used to transmit distress signals in emergency situations.

Question 62

Fueling station

Accepted Answer

A designated area for refueling boats with gasoline or diesel.

Question 63

Mast

Accepted Answer

A tall vertical spar that supports the sails on a sailboat.

Question 64

Bow thruster

Accepted Answer

A maneuvering device that provides lateral movement for a boat.

Comprehensive Flashcards for US New York Boating License