How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity rating?
~~ it will be difficult to control.
What is the significatn factor for weatring your life than attempting to put it on in the
water?
~~ is difficult to do quickly since life jackets have considerable bouyancy.
What is a chara...
How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity rating?
✓✓~~ it will be difficult to control.
What is the significatn factor for weatring your life than attempting to put it on in the
water?
✓✓~~ is difficult to do quickly since life jackets have considerable bouyancy.
What is a characteristic of a Floatation Aid/Type III life jacket?
✓✓~~ it wil not turn most unconsciuos wearers face-up.
What should you look for when wearing a life jacket?
✓✓~~ use, type and size
Which safety precaution should be taken first by a boat operator when boating in
stormy in weather?
✓✓~~ make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved life jackets.
After an inflatable life jacket has been used, what actoin should be take to make sure
it functions properly in the future?
, ✓✓~~ replace the CO2 cylinder and re-arm it.
What factor determines the number and size of fire extinguishers that must be
carried aboard recreational boats?
✓✓~~ length of the boat
Visual distress signals have a marker showing an expiration date. Vessel Safety
checks and your pre-departure check list includes checking this date. What is the
signifigance of the expiration date?
✓✓~~ beyond which thay will not meet the Coast Gaurd requirements.
Knowledge of piloting will provide you with 2 boating safety skills. One is the ability to
determine your position at any time. What is the second skill?
✓✓~~ select the safest and most efficient route from one place to another.
Which navigation lights must be displayed on the bow of a 19-foot power boat
underway?
✓✓~~ red on port side, green on starboard side.
As you proceed through your pre-departure check list, what check will a safety
conscious skipper make before starting the gasoline engine?
✓✓~~ sniffing for fuel vapors in the engine and fuel compartments.
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