Question 1

Aids to Navigation

Accepted Answer

Markers and buoys used to guide boaters and indicate safe navigation routes.

Question 2

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front part of a boat.

Question 3

Buoy

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Can Buoy

Accepted Answer

A buoy with a cylindrical shape and odd numbers, used to mark the right side of a channel when entering from seaward.

Question 5

Capsize

Accepted Answer

To overturn or flip a boat.

Question 6

Certificate of Number

Accepted Answer

Document issued by the state that identifies a registered boat and proves its ownership.

Question 7

Coast Guard

Accepted Answer

Federal agency responsible for enforcing boating laws and regulations.

Question 8

Collision Avoidance

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The practice of taking action to prevent a boat collision.

Question 9

Danger Buoy

Accepted Answer

A buoy with a diamond shape and warning signs, indicating a dangerous area or a hazard.

Question 10

Daymark

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A navigation aid that is visible during daylight hours, typically painted with distinctive colors and shapes.

Question 11

Displacement Hull

Accepted Answer

A boat hull design that pushes through the water instead of riding on top of it.

Question 12

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Accepted Answer

A device used to transmit distress signals in emergency situations.

Question 13

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

A portable device used to control or extinguish fires on a boat.

Question 14

Float Plan

Accepted Answer

A written document that provides details of a boating trip, including the intended route and expected return time.

Question 15

Grounding

Accepted Answer

When a boat runs aground or gets stuck on the bottom.

Question 16

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Inboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine located inside the hull of a boat.

Question 18

Life Jacket

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A personal flotation device worn to provide buoyancy and enhance safety in the water.

Question 19

Man Overboard (MOB)

Accepted Answer

A distress situation where a person falls or is thrown into the water from a boat.

Question 20

Masthead Light

Accepted Answer

A white light mounted on the forward part of a boat to indicate its presence and size.

Question 21

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Regulations governing the conduct of vessels on the water to prevent collisions.

Question 22

Outboard Motor

Accepted Answer

A portable engine mounted on the transom of a boat.

Question 23

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Accepted Answer

Small recreational vessels designed to be ridden by one or two persons.

Question 24

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 25

Powerboat

Accepted Answer

A boat propelled by an engine or motor.

Question 26

Propeller

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A rotating device that propels a boat through the water.

Question 27

PWC Lanyard

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A safety device worn by the operator of a personal watercraft that shuts off the engine if the operator falls off.

Question 28

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

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

Question 29

Safety Lanyard

Accepted Answer

A device attached to the boat operator and engine cut-off switch, designed to stop the engine if the operator is ejected.

Question 30

Sailboat

Accepted Answer

A boat propelled by wind using sails.

Question 31

Seamanship

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The skill and knowledge of operating a boat safely and effectively.

Question 32

Sound Signal

Accepted Answer

A horn or whistle used to communicate with other boats on the water.

Question 33

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 34

Storm Surge

Accepted Answer

An abnormal rise in sea level caused by a severe storm or hurricane.

Question 35

Throttle

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A control lever used to regulate the speed of an engine.

Question 36

Tiller

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A lever used to steer a boat with an outboard or tiller-driven motor.

Question 37

Trim Tabs

Accepted Answer

Adjustable surfaces on the stern of a boat that help control the boat's trim and stability.

Question 38

Underway

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A term used to describe a boat that is in motion, not anchored or docked.

Question 39

Vessel

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Any watercraft used for transportation on the water.

Question 40

Wake

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The waves and turbulence created by a moving boat.

Question 41

Water Skiing

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

Question 42

Wharf

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A structure built along the shore for docking boats and loading/unloading cargo.

Question 43

Yacht

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A recreational boat used for pleasure cruising or racing.

Question 44

Anchorage

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A designated area where boats can anchor and remain stationary.

Question 45

Bareboat Charter

Accepted Answer

Renting a boat without a crew for personal use.

Question 46

Bridge Clearance

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The distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a bridge, determining if a boat can pass underneath.

Question 47

Canoe

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A narrow, lightweight boat typically propelled by paddling.

Question 48

Dead Reckoning

Accepted Answer

Navigating a boat by estimating its current position based on the last known position and course.

Question 49

Draft

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The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a boat's hull.

Question 50

Ebb Tide

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The outgoing or falling tide as the water recedes from the shore.

Question 51

Fender

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A cushioning device used to protect a boat's hull from damage when docking or mooring.

Question 52

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Accepted Answer

A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise positioning information.

Question 53

Hull

Accepted Answer

The main body or frame of a boat, excluding any superstructure or interior.

Question 54

Inland Waters

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Non-coastal waters, such as rivers, lakes, and canals.

Question 55

Jet Ski

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A small, motorized personal watercraft used for recreational purposes.

Question 56

Knot

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

Question 57

Logbook

Accepted Answer

A record book used to document important information about a boat, including maintenance, trips, and fuel consumption.

Question 58

Mooring

Accepted Answer

Securing a boat in a fixed position using anchors, buoys, or docks.

Question 59

Navigation Chart

Accepted Answer

A map specifically designed for marine navigation, providing details about water depth, landmarks, and hazards.

Question 60

Overtaking

Accepted Answer

Approaching and passing another boat from behind.

Question 61

Paddle

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A manual propulsion device used to move a small boat through the water.

Question 62

Quarantine

Accepted Answer

The isolation of a boat to prevent the spread of diseases or pests.

Question 63

Rafting

Accepted Answer

Tying multiple boats together side by side.

Question 64

Slip

Accepted Answer

A designated parking space for a boat in a marina or dock.

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