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NH Boating License Exam with complete solutions 2024
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NH BoatingLicense Exam
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solutions 2024
A vessel's length class determines... - answer the
equipment necessary to comply with federal and
state laws
Vessel length classes - answer -less than 16 ft
-16-26 ft
- 26-40 ft
- 40-65 ft
Length is measured from... - answer the tip of the
bow in a straight line to the stern
,-this doesn't include outboard motors, brackets,
rudders, bow attachments, or swim platforms and
ladders that are not a molded part of the hull
Vessel capacity - answer the maximum weight
capacity and maximum number of people that the
vessel can carry safely
-indicated on a capacity plate
-personal watercraft (PWC) and some other vessels
not required to have a capacity plate
Never fuel a vessel at _________ unless it is an
emergency - answer night
-use only electric lights
-refuel away from the water or on a commercial
fueling ramp
Before beginning to fuel: - answer -dock the boat
securely and ask all passengers to exit
-do not allow anyone to smoke or strike a match
-check all fuel lines, connections, and fuel vents
-turn off anything that might cause. spark (engines,
fans, electrical equipment..)
,-shut off fuel valves and extinguish all open flames
(galley stoves, pilot lights..._
-close all windows, ports, doors, and other
openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat
-remove portable fuel tanks and fill them on the
dock
While filling the fuel tank: - answer -Keep the
nozzle of the fuel-pump hose in contact with the
tank opening to prevent producing a static spark.
-Avoid spilling fuel into the boat's bilge or the
water.
-Never fill a tank to the brim—leave room to
expand.
The most important safe fueling practice? - answer
If your vessel is equipped with a power ventilation
system, turn it on for at least four minutes after
fueling and before starting your engine to remove
gas vapors in the bilge
After fueling: - answer -wipe up any spilled fuel
-open all windows, ports, doors, and other
openings
, Additional fueling procedures for PWC and Ski
crafts - answer -do not tip the PWC or ski craft in
order to fill it all the way up (if the tank is overfilled
it may expand and spill into the water)
-after fueling, open the door of the engine
compartment and sniff to check for any evidence of
gas fumes (if so, determine source and repair
immediately)
Fuel selector switch on PWC or ski craft - answer
the switch can help you avoid becoming stranded
without fuel
-use the off position when the engine is turned off
-use the on position while you are underway
-use the reserve position if you run out of fuel while
underway (enough to return to shore, remember to
switch back to on after refueling)
Preventing theft - answer -store your vessel so it is
not easily accessed
-chain and lock the motor and fuel tanks to the
vessel
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