Canadian Boating Practice Exam

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What is the maximum width of a vessel called?

  1. Waterline

  2. Gunwale

  3. Beam

  4. Draft

The correct answer is: Beam

The maximum width of a vessel is known as the "beam", which is the measurement from one side of the hull to the other. This is different from the "waterline" (option A), which is the line where the water meets the sides of the ship. Option B, "gunwale", refers to the top edge of the side of a ship, but it is not necessarily the widest point. Option D, "draft", is the measurement from the waterline to the bottom of the hull, which is not the same as the maximum width. Therefore, C is the correct answer.

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