Boaters stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Left side of a boat/vessel - ANSWERPort Front of a boat - ANSWERBow What color lights are the sidelights? - ANSWERRed and green Color of all-round light - ANSWERWhite Rear of a boat/vessel - ANSWERStern Right side of a boat/vessel - ANSWERStarboard Body of a vessel/boat - ANSWERHull Upper edge of a vessel/boats side - ANSWERGunwale Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened - ANSWERCleat Rotates and powers a boat foward and backward - ANSWERPropeller Maximum widt...

Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWER-Worn at all times when in or around the water Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? - ANSWER-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWER-Mild soap and water What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with i...

What effective action allows boaters to avoid a collision on the water? A. maintaining a safe speed B. wearing a life jacket C. knowing the horsepower of the motor D. keeping the fuel tank topped up - ANSWER-a. maintaining a safe speed Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? A. horsepower rating B. engine temperature C. vessel length D. traffic density - ANSWER-d. traffic density When does a risk of collision exist? A. approach...

A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? rainy weather weather with winds up to 76 knots weather with winds up to 154 knots good weather - Answer good weather You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? your boat's horsepower rating onboard location of food and cooking utensils names and addresses of your passengers char...

A vessel's registration number and validation decal should be displayed on both sides of the ______ of the boat - ANSWERBow You should select the right PFD for a passenger by looking at the passenger's ___________ _________ and __________ size - ANSWERBody weight/chest size What is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERMaximum weight/number of people You should find out about hazards on a local waterway by consulting a ___________ chart. - ANSWERNautical According to Texas law...

Suppose you have a 19-foot boat. What information will be shown on your boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERmaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely. You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person? - ANSWERWhere you will be boating and when you plan to return. You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes? - ANSWERAfter fueling and before starting the engine. What i...

1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERBoth sides of the bow 2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERBody weight and chest size 3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERMaximum weight, number, and horse power 4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERConsult a nautical map 5. What operators are required to have comple...

Im Mississippi all boats are required to be registered if they are - ANSWERMotorized and all sailboats ⛵️ What is the correct way to apply numbers on boats - ANSWERPainted, applied as a decal, or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow, read from left to right, least 3 inches In block letters, color must contrast with background, letters must be separated phone numbers back space or hyphen Good boating practices require the boat to be operated in the ______ side of the channel - ...

Boaters License Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Boaters License Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Boaters License Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)Boaters License Final Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A) Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWER-Worn at all times when in or around the water Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? - ANSWER-Wearing a properly fitted lif...

Vessels Required to be Documented - Answer 5+ Tons engaged in fisheries, Great Lakes or Coastwise except: a)Vessel that doesn't operate in US Nav Waters b) non-self propelled vessel within harbor, in whole/part rivers or inland lakes of US, canals, internal waters. Requirements met for Documentation - Answer US Citizen, 5+tons, may be documented with these two including vessels for pleasure and in foreign trade. Special Markings Interior of Doc. Vessel - Answer Official # abbreviated by N...