1. The most important consideration when buying a new boat is:
a) the boat appearance
b) the name of the manufacturer
c) the type of boating you plan to do
d) the cost
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2.A displacement type of boat:
a) pushes its way through the water rather than planes over the water surface
b) will go faster the higher th hp rating of the motor
c) usually has a flat bottom
d) must have a mast
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3. Boats must be licenced, if they:
a) have an engine that is less than 4 kw
b) have an engine that is more than 7.5 KW
c) have any engine at all
d)have an engine less than 10 h.p.
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4. When somwething is "abeam to port" it is:
a) behind your boat on the right side
b) straight out on the left side from the middle of your boat
c) straight out from the middle of the boat on the right side
d) in front of you on the left side
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5. A capacity plate indicates the total load a boat can safely carry:
a) not including any passengers
b) including passengers and fuel, as well as engine size
c) in rough seas
d) none of the above
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6. Which of the following is a displacement vessel:
a) a small flat bottomed runabout
b) a small sailboat without a motor
c) a small power boat with a flat bottom
d) a deep-keeled sailboat
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7. The license numbers on a boat must be in letters & numbers which are:
a) 3" high and of the same colour as the hull
b) 7.5 cms high with colours which contrast with the hull
c) less than 7.5 cms with colours which contrast with the hull
d) 3 cms high with colours which contrast with the hull
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8. If the engine of a PWC stops unexpectedly:
a) the engine is most likely "flooded".
b) the boat cannot be steered
c) the boat loses buoyancy and may sink
d) the boat becomes unstable and may capsize.
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9. If a small boat is under-powered:
a) the boat becomes very unmanageable
b) the engine will work too hard, and performance will suffer
c) fuel consumption will drop dramatically') d) insurance rates will be lower than similar boats with a regular engine.
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10. Planing hulls:
a) usually travel only at low speeds
b) are usually found on large-keel boats
c) are designed to skim over the water.
d) have deep vee bottoms
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