BOAT SAFETY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE

BOAT SAFETY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE

●● Stern
Answer: Rear of a vessel


●● Starboard
Answer: Right of a vessel (two r's)


●● Gunwale
Answer: Upper edge of the hull of the vessel, railing which no one
should ever ride on


●● Bow
Answer: Front of a vessel


●● What info can be found on a boats capacity plate
Answer: Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry
safely


●● Where can the capacity plate be found

, Answer: Near operators position or on the transom of the boat


●● What do you do before fueling a vessel
Answer: Turn anything off that might cause a spark... Close all doors,
windows, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering


●● Where do you prepare to launch your vessel
Answer: Well away from the boat ramp (don't block ramp traffic)


●● Engine Maintenance
Answer: Check the oil and fuel levels before every outing


●● How to dock
Answer: Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger


●● Good seamanship
Answer: Safe speed: you have enough time to prevent collision and have
good visibility conditions


●● Give-way vessel
Answer: Vessel required to take early substantial action to keep away
from vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course (left hand,
stops)