In the Same Boat
This year marks what anniversary for Correct Craft and Nautique?
100th.
According to a local self-proclaimed boat expert, which boat makes the best wake for wake surfing?
Nautique (allegedly.)
Also an athletic shoe, this is a metal fitting for tying a boat down.
Cleat.
What is a common frat party name that is nautical-themed?
Boats N Hoes.
A San Diego surfer named Tony Finn began the wakeboard revolution in 1985 when he developed the ____ — a cross between a water ski and a surfboard.
Skurfer.
In 1999, Nautique introduces this feature, which changes the face of wakeboarding yet again.
Total Wake Control.
The maximum speed limit on a lake in California is what?
35 mph.
Commonly used in older ships before being superseded by modern technology, what is usually kept in a ship’s binnacle?
Compass.
This is a type of boat and also a sexual act.
Motorboat.
In what country did wakeboarding originate?
New Zealand.
In 1952, Correct Craft is the first to incorporate this into the boat design.
Swim Platforms.
Malibu was founded in this city in 1982.
Merced, CA.
Not just a term for train cars, which word can also refer to a ship’s galley/kitchen?
Caboose.
What is an 11-letter nautical term for "gossip"?
Scuttlebutt.
In what year did wakeboarding make its debut in the X Games?
1996.
Nautique celebrates its 25th anniversary of the Ski Nautique with a limited production of these.
Silver Nautiques.
In what year did the Correct Craft company buy a majority interest in Centurion Boats?
2015.
These boats become more stable the further apart the twin hulls are.
Catamaran.
What term describes a "pleasure boat"?
Pontoon.
The first ship to reach America had only 40 people on board, including Christopher Columbus. It was the size of a what vehicle?
A bus.
In 2009, Nautique celebrates this number of boats manufactured by the company.
200,000.
Rick and Pam Lee acquired the Centurion Boats trade name from a company in what city?
Salt Lake City.
A term for a speedy merchant sailing vessel, it’s also the nickname of a pro NBA franchise in Los Angeles.
Clippers.
Hypothetically, if you were to take me out on your boat, how difficult would it be for you to keep your hands to yourself?
A. Hard
B. Pretty Hard
C. Very Hard
D. Impossible
:)
What was the name of the U.S. presidential yacht which was commissioned by Herbert Hoover until it was sold by Jimmy Carter? Hint: It's also a type of tree.
Sequoia.