California boaters stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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...

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...