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The port side of a vessel is the __________ side.
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Left
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The stern of a vessel is the _________ of the vessel.
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Rear
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Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as:
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Displacement and planing
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Name three basic hull shapes.
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Flat bottom, Round bottom, and Vee bottom
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What are the four length classes of vessels?
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Less than 16 feet, 16 to less than 26 feet, 26 to less than 40 feet, and 40 to less than 65 feet
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List the four basic types of engines.
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Outboard, Inboard, Stern drive, and Jet drive
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Stern drive and inboard engines are:
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Automotive engines adapted for marine use
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be:
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Inboard vessels
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True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.
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False
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An _________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel.
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Impeller
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What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
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Capacity in pounds or number of people; Recommended maximum horsepower
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List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
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Vessels description: give number, size, make, etc.; Number, names, and addresses of passengers; Trip plan
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Name three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening; Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling; Never fill to the brim
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A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ______ out, ______ in, and ______ in reserve.
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1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
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If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer.
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90%
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