Ahoy! Test Your Boating Knowledge Think you know your starboard from your port? Take this quiz to prove your boat smarts! delya90 published on February 101 response 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Which statement best defines a sailboat? A boat powered by a steam engine A boat propelled by wind using sails A boat with no means of propulsion 2/12 What is the main function of a bilge pump in a boat? To navigate through narrow channels To signal other boats for assistance To remove water from the bilge 3/12 Which type of boat is typically used for racing? Trawler Speedboat Houseboat 4/12 What does the term 'trimaran' refer to? A boat with three hulls A boat designed for trolling A boat used for deep-sea fishing 5/12 What is the purpose of a keel on a boat? To assist in launching the boat To provide shade on the deck To improve stability and prevent sideways drift 6/12 What is the maximum speed at which most boats are designed to travel? 10 knots 25 knots 35 knots 7/12 What is the primary propulsion method of a jet ski? Paddle-wheel Jet propulsion Outboard motor 8/12 Which boat terminology refers to turning the boat clockwise? Port Starboard Bow 9/12 What does the 'LOA' abbreviation represent in boating? Length of Anchor Length Overall Load on Aft 10/12 Which type of boat is specifically designed to navigate through narrow canals and rivers? Yacht Narrowboat Catamaran 11/12 What does the term 'draft' refer to in boating? Formal safety inspection Vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of the boat Sailing in a race against other boats 12/12 What is the function of a rudder on a boat? To control direction and steer the boat To measure the boat's speed To keep the boat balanced in rough waters
