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How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? on both sides of the bow What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? weight and chest size Information on the capacity plate number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower Best way to find out about local hazards nautical chart Minimum age to operate a PWC 16 years old Type of PFD that turns most people face up off-shore PFD (type 1) Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? the operator Best place to store a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible place When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? when it is torn What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? increases the likelihood of an accident In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters horn or whistle What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? dark clouds and shifting winds part of a regular engine maintenance program check the oil With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? into the wind What should you do before fueling? stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? well away from the dock how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding turn of engine What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? not enough PFDs on board What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? wearing a life jacket how to avoid transporting nuisance species clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels boat operator should tell passengers basic safety information and the location of safety equipment function of an ignition safety switch kills the engine if it comes off How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed? 200 feet effect of alcohol while boating compared to land greater while boating boating while intoxicated in NJ waters boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer Who is responsible for avoiding collisions? the operator What is a safe speed for boats? a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers? to mark the edge of safe waters Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal? yes When is a sailboat undersail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? when it is overtaking the power-driven vessel What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency? conduct drills Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier? a competent observer white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering exclusion (do not enter) Why is carbon monoxide dangerous? clear, odorless, tasteless At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? 500 yards What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel? make sure the person knows how to operate the boat safely how to reduce the risk of falling overboard stay near the center of the boat, low center of gravity