Boatsmart Module 3 getting on the
water Exam-Graded A
t or f: Only risk operating your boat in bad weather if you are confident that you can
handle the pressure. Otherwise, stay on shore. - ANSWER-true
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 1? - ANSWER-
2000 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 2? - ANSWER-
3500 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 3? - ANSWER-
5000 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 4? - ANSWER-
5000 lbs or more
what are the 3 things required for boat trailers to have? - ANSWER-current state
registration
current state license plates
working trailer lights
what does it mean when the trailer has bunks - ANSWER-two long pieces for the boat
to slide on and off of trailer
what does it mean when a trailer has rollers - ANSWER-16 rubber rollers that help the
boat slide on and off of trailer
what are the 7 steps for towing a boat? - ANSWER-1. before attaching trailer to vehicle,
make sure its balanced and level
2. position vehicle or trailer so hitch ball is directly below trailer's coupler, then slowly
lower trailer
3. securely fasten tongue coupler and lock trailer latch using a cotter pin or lock
4. securely fasten boat to trailer using tie down straps
5. attach winch cable and/or winch safety chain to bow eye of boat
6. ensure trailer's safety chains are securely fastened to hitch (when attaching 2 strong
safety chains, criss-cross them under trailer tongue)
7. fasten trailer's lightning harness to vehicle
, how should one safely trailer a boat? - ANSWER-- drive at slower speed
- allow for greater braking distance
- accelerate slowly
- turn using wider radius to allow room for trailer
- use extra caution if driving in high wind, heavy rain, fog, or icy conditions
what are the 10 steps on how to launch your boat? - ANSWER-1. make visual check of
launch area
2. remote tie down straps and unplug trailer lights from vehicle
3. ensure bilge drain plug is in place
4. place all gear and safety equipment onboard boat
5. ensure winch is connected to bow of boat
6. attach bow and stern line to boat
7. slowly back trailer into water until motor is submerged
8. test motor by starting and allowing it to warm up
9. shut down motor and continue backing trailer into water until boat begins to float
10. use bow and stern lines to guide boat off trailer and remove vehicle from ramp
what are the 11 steps to load your boat back onto the trailer? - ANSWER-1. secure boat
at dock
2. back trailer into water until its 2/3 submerged
3. turn off vehicle and engage emergency brake
4. position boat on trailer using bow and stern lines (never drive boat onto trailer)
5. attach winch line to bow eye of boat and pull it up onto trailer using winch
6. ensure boat Is properly seated and balanced on bunks or rollers on trailer
7. once boat is in position, lock winch and attach safety chains
8. remove vehicle from ramp
9. once parked, attach trailer lights and check they're working
10. remove boats bilge drain plug and any marine vegetation from hull and motor
assembly
11. secure boat safely before driving
what is the "rule of thirds" when it comes planning with fuel? - ANSWER-1/3 to go out
1/3 to come back
1/3 in reserve
what are the 13 steps taken on how to fuel up a boat? - ANSWER-1. ensure boat is
securely moored to dock
2. shut down all motors
3. ask your passengers to exit boat and wait on shore
4. extinguish any open flames
5. close all doors, windows, ports, and any hatches
6. shut down all electrical equipment
7. have fire extinguisher ready
8. check for leaks and fuel odors
water Exam-Graded A
t or f: Only risk operating your boat in bad weather if you are confident that you can
handle the pressure. Otherwise, stay on shore. - ANSWER-true
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 1? - ANSWER-
2000 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 2? - ANSWER-
3500 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 3? - ANSWER-
5000 lbs
what is the class that the GVWR indicates the trailer can tow for class 4? - ANSWER-
5000 lbs or more
what are the 3 things required for boat trailers to have? - ANSWER-current state
registration
current state license plates
working trailer lights
what does it mean when the trailer has bunks - ANSWER-two long pieces for the boat
to slide on and off of trailer
what does it mean when a trailer has rollers - ANSWER-16 rubber rollers that help the
boat slide on and off of trailer
what are the 7 steps for towing a boat? - ANSWER-1. before attaching trailer to vehicle,
make sure its balanced and level
2. position vehicle or trailer so hitch ball is directly below trailer's coupler, then slowly
lower trailer
3. securely fasten tongue coupler and lock trailer latch using a cotter pin or lock
4. securely fasten boat to trailer using tie down straps
5. attach winch cable and/or winch safety chain to bow eye of boat
6. ensure trailer's safety chains are securely fastened to hitch (when attaching 2 strong
safety chains, criss-cross them under trailer tongue)
7. fasten trailer's lightning harness to vehicle
, how should one safely trailer a boat? - ANSWER-- drive at slower speed
- allow for greater braking distance
- accelerate slowly
- turn using wider radius to allow room for trailer
- use extra caution if driving in high wind, heavy rain, fog, or icy conditions
what are the 10 steps on how to launch your boat? - ANSWER-1. make visual check of
launch area
2. remote tie down straps and unplug trailer lights from vehicle
3. ensure bilge drain plug is in place
4. place all gear and safety equipment onboard boat
5. ensure winch is connected to bow of boat
6. attach bow and stern line to boat
7. slowly back trailer into water until motor is submerged
8. test motor by starting and allowing it to warm up
9. shut down motor and continue backing trailer into water until boat begins to float
10. use bow and stern lines to guide boat off trailer and remove vehicle from ramp
what are the 11 steps to load your boat back onto the trailer? - ANSWER-1. secure boat
at dock
2. back trailer into water until its 2/3 submerged
3. turn off vehicle and engage emergency brake
4. position boat on trailer using bow and stern lines (never drive boat onto trailer)
5. attach winch line to bow eye of boat and pull it up onto trailer using winch
6. ensure boat Is properly seated and balanced on bunks or rollers on trailer
7. once boat is in position, lock winch and attach safety chains
8. remove vehicle from ramp
9. once parked, attach trailer lights and check they're working
10. remove boats bilge drain plug and any marine vegetation from hull and motor
assembly
11. secure boat safely before driving
what is the "rule of thirds" when it comes planning with fuel? - ANSWER-1/3 to go out
1/3 to come back
1/3 in reserve
what are the 13 steps taken on how to fuel up a boat? - ANSWER-1. ensure boat is
securely moored to dock
2. shut down all motors
3. ask your passengers to exit boat and wait on shore
4. extinguish any open flames
5. close all doors, windows, ports, and any hatches
6. shut down all electrical equipment
7. have fire extinguisher ready
8. check for leaks and fuel odors
