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Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? - correct answer ✔✔front of boat
The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based on the vessel's
length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? - correct answer ✔✔length of vessel,
not including attachments
What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - correct answer ✔✔Max Persons, Max Gross
Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower
The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attached to it? - correct answer
✔✔outboard, inboard, and stern drive
Federal Law mandates that the steering or helm area of a power boat less than 20 feet in length must
have which of the following? - correct answer ✔✔Capacity Plate
Where can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat? - correct answer ✔✔Capacity Plate
Which of the following indicates the STARBOARD side of this vessel? - correct answer ✔✔drivers side of
boat (left side)
Which of the following indicates the PORT side of this vessel? - correct answer ✔✔left side of boat
(passenger side)
Which of the following indicates the STERN of this vessel? - correct answer ✔✔back of the boat
Which of the following is a characteristic common to both Type II: Near-Shore Buoyant Vest and Type III:
Flotation Aid? - correct answer ✔✔They are designed for calm, inland water
, Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? -
correct answer ✔✔Mild soap and water
Which of the following is a characteristic of a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)? - correct
answer ✔✔Should be relatively snug fit
When encountering a powerboat in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible white and green lights
indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Approaching starboard side of powerboat
Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) has the greatest amount of buoyancy? - correct answer
✔✔Type 1 - offshore
The carburetors on inboard mounted gasoline engines must be equipped with an approved back-fire
flame arrestor. What purpose does having a back-fire flame arrestor play? - correct answer ✔✔To
prevent back fire which results when unburned exhaust collects in the engine area
When is it most important that a power-driven vessel exhibit the proper navigation lights? - correct
answer ✔✔When away from dock after sunset
As a MINIMUM requirement, a boat that is less than 26 feet in length with an installed fuel tank must
have what type of fire extinguisher onboard? - correct answer ✔✔B 1
Which of the following would be considered the most hazardous condition on board a vessel? - correct
answer ✔✔Not having enough life jackets
Which of the following is an accurate description of a Type I: Offshore Life Jacket (PFD)? - correct answer
✔✔Designed for open, rough and remote waters
Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be approaching? - correct answer ✔✔Rapid
change in weather
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