Which Boat Is Right For You Flashcards
Select your boat to suit your
Needs
Shortest distance from the waterline to the top of a vessels sides is its
Freeboard
Vessel is anything used on the water for
Transportation
Part of a stern drive engine that is outside the vessel is called the
Out drive
If a boat weighs more than the water it displaces it
Sinks
Skiffs, jonboats, houseboats….should only be used in
Sheltered waters
The primary responsibility for the safety of persons on board a boat….. Belongs to
The operator
Means of propulsion in rocky shallow waters
Jet drive
When selecting a power boat consider
A boat that matches your intended use
If buying a used boat have it examined by
A marine surveyor
Forward part of a vessel is the
Bow
Norse term steering board eventually became
Starboard
Keel and planks together make the
Hull
A bass boat can become dangerous in rough water because of its
Low freeboard
A planning hull vessel
Rides on top of water at cruising speeds
Flat vertical surface on the aft portion
Transom
Top speed of displacement hulled vessel depends primarily on its
Length
In the water the easiest type of engine to work on is
A stern drive