Chapter 1 Questions Flashcards
The type of hull that moves “through” the water and has good rough water handling is a ________ hull. At higher speeds, it is the ________ hull that rises on top of the water, but may be uncomfortable in __________ water.
displacement; planing; rough
The optimum fuel consumption (best miles per gallon) for a boat on a plane occurs when just _______ on a ______.
comfortably; plane
Of the planing hull types, it is the _________ and _______ that have good performance in rough water.
vee-bottom; rigid inflatable
When a planing hull begins climbing its bow wave, it is in the ______ stage. At this point the boat may become _________, fuel consumption is high, and _______ may be poor over the raised bow.
transition/semi-displacement; unstable; visibility
Propeller size is defined by its ______ and ______.
diameter; pitch
Which type of hull moves through the water and has a maximum speed by its length?
a) RIB
b) Vee-bottom
c) cathedral
d) displacement
Pg 4
Which type of hull is able to ride on top of the water once it has reached sufficient speed?
Pg 4-5
When does optimum fuel consumption (best mpg) occur for a boat on a plane?
pg 5
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on slow-speed boats?
a) left-handed blade pattern
b) right-handed blade pattern
c) lager diameter and lower pitch
d) smaller diameter and higher pitch
pg8
For best performance, which of the following apply to propellers on high-speed boats?
a) left-handed blade pattern
b) right-handed blade pattern
c) lager diameter and lower pitch
d) smaller diameter and higher pitch
pg8
How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?
pg9,24,148
When changing gears, what should you do to avoid possible damage to the engine or transmission?
pg10,50,51,58,59
Forward end of the boat
bow
Back end of the boat
stern
The left side of the boat (when looking forward)
port side
