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30 Cards in this Set
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What is a sailing vessel?
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The Small Vessel Regulations defines a pleasure sailing craft (sailboat) as any vessel that is under the power of sail. Sailboats operating with an engine or propelling machinery are considered to be motorized vessels and are subject to the navigation rules and regulations that apply to “power-driven” craft.
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What is a personal watercraft?
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Personal Watercraft (PWCs) are equipped with an inboard engine and are propelled by an internal jet-propulsion system. Because of their size and method of propulsion, PWCs have unique handling characteristics when compared to traditional motorized craft. For example, you cannot steer a PWC unless throttle power is applied.
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What is the hull?
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The “hull” is considered to be the portion of the boat that rides both in and on top of the water. The hull does not include any masts, sails, rigging, machinery or equipment
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What is a planing hull?
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A Planing Hull is designed to lift (or “plane”) onto the surface of the water as the boat gains speed. Most small powerboats use planing type hulls.
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What is a displacement hull?
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A Displacement Hull is designed to travel through the water using propulsion. Larger vessels are typically designed with Displacement Hulls because of their size.
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What is a pontoon hull?
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A Pontoon Hull utilizes two or more pontoons to create lift and flotation. Pontoon hulls typically have flat decks and may be fitted with or without a cabin.
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What is a round bottom hull?
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Typical to sailboats and canoes, round-bottom hulls are not as stable and tend to “roll” in waves. You should be cautious when loading, entering and exiting a round bottom boat as it may roll easily.
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What is a flat bottom hull?
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These vessels are generally designed for slow speeds and calm water. Flat bottom boats tend to be less stable than other hull types in rough water.
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What is a deep V bottom hull?
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The most common type of power-boat hull, these boats move through rough water at higher speeds and have a smoother ride than flat bottom or round bottom boats.
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What is a multi-chine hull?
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Multi-hull craft, such as catamarans, are very stable but can be more difficult to manoeuvre.
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What is the bow?
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Front of the boat
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what is the stern?
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the rear
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What is the transom?
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The “transom” is the stern cross-section of the boat. Port To the left side of the pleasure craft when in the boat looking forward.
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What is the port?
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To the left side of the pleasure craft when in the boat
looking forward. |
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What is starboard?
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To the right side of the pleasure craft when in the boat looking forward.
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What is the waterline?
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In respect of a pleasure craft, means the waterline at the recommended maximum gross load capacity.
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What is the draft?
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Draft is defined as the depth of water that a boat needs in order to float freely. A boat’s Draft is measured as the distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the hull. If a vessel is equipped with an outboard motor or stern drive, the Draft is the distance from the waterline to the lowest point on the engine.
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What is the freeboard?
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Freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the lowest point on the Deck or “topside” of the hull.
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What is the length?
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A boat’s length is defined as the distance from the tip of the Bow to the farthest point on the stern (measured in a straight line). If the boat is equipped with a swim platform it is not considered to be part of the boat’s overall length.
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What is the beam?
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Beam
A boat’s Beam is the width of a boat at its widest point. |
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What is an outboard engine?
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An outboard engine is fixed to the transom (stern) of a boat. The operator steers the craft by moving the entire engine and drive assembly. Outboard engines come in a variety of engine sizes and configurations.
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What is an inboard/outboard engine?
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An “inboard/outboard” engine is mounted within the hull of the craft. The lower unit, which consists of the propeller and drive assembly, is mounted on the transom at the stern of the craft. In an “inboard/ outboard” configuration, the operator steers the craft by moving the lower unit left or right.
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What is an inboard engine?
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An “inboard” engine is one where the motor and a significant portion of the drive assembly are mounted within the hull of the craft. With this design, only the propeller and propeller shaft extend outside the hull. The operator steers the craft by moving a rudder which is affixed at the stern of the craft behind the propeller. Many popular wakeboard style boats use “inboard” engines.
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What is astern?
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Directly behind the back of the boat
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What is abaft?
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Direction towards the stern or back of the boat
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what is the Jet Intake?
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water enters the jet intake, passes through a high speed propeller, propels PWC. Use caution
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What is the Jet Thrust nozzle?
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high powered nozzle propels the PWC through the nozzle. Never start PWC is passenger behind the nozzlee.
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What are the four types of safety equipment required for operation on Canadian waterways?
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There are four types of safety equipment required for operation on Canadian waterways: Personal Safety Equipment; Boat Safety Equipment; Distress Equipment; and Navigation Equipment.
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Who regulates safety equipments requirements?
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small vessel regulations
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What are three parts of personal safety equipment?
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) & Lifejackets
Buoyant Heaving Line Emergency Kit |
