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54 3. Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ 4. A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ______ out, ______ in, and ______ in reserve. 5. 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. 6. "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ________________________________. 7. Two strong safety chains should be ______________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. 8. Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? ________________________________________ 9. Name three engine maintenance tips. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ Chapter 3 1. If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _______________ first when leaving the dock. 2. The _______________ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. 3. The stand-on vessel must _____________________ _________________________ unless __________ _________________________________________. 4. If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ______________. 5. If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel. ___ True ___ False 6. If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. ___ True ___ False Chapter 1 1. The port side of a vessel is the _________ side. 2. The stern of a vessel is the _________ of the vessel. 3. Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as _______. __ a. moving and non-moving. __ b. displacement and planing. __ c. rough and smooth. __ d. narrow and wide. 4. Name three basic hull shapes. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ 5. What are the four length classes of vessels? i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ iv. ______________________________ 6. List the four basic types of engines. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ iv. ______________________________ 7. Stern drive and inboard engines are _________. __ a. marinized outboard engines. __ b. specially designed and built engines. __ c. automotive engines adapted for marine use. __ d. jet drive engines. 8. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________________________. 9. Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. ___ True ___ False 10. An _____________________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. Chapter 2 1. What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ 2. List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. i. ______________________________ ii. ______________________________ iii. ______________________________ Chapter Review Exercises Copyright © 2014 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com

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