Boating Exam Ch 2 Latest 2023 Graded A

Boating Exam Ch 2 Latest 2023 Graded A PFD (personal flotation device) -most important safety equipment -should wear whenever boating -should always have on board -must be approved by coast guard -must be right size -must have enough buoyancy Type I PFD--offshore -for rough/remote waters -turn unconcious wearer face side up in water -hard to swim in -adult--22 lbs buoyancy -child--11 lbs Type II PFD--near shore -for calm, inland water -less bulky than Type I -may not turn unconscious wearer face side up in the water -adult--15 lbs buoyancy -child--11 lbs Type III PFD--flotation aid -calm, inland water -specifically made for water sports Ex: float coats, fishing vests, water sport vests -will not turn unconcious face side up -adult-- 15 lbs -child--11 lbs Type IV PFD--throw able device -throw to someone who fell overboard -held, not worn Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions Type V PFD--special use Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests -special uses and locations PFD label -intended use of device -size of person it will fit -special care instructions -how to properly wear it -if its US coast guard approved check label of PFD to -right size -right type for activity -US coast guard approved Federal Guidelines of PFDs -need wearable PFD for every person on board (right sizes) (most important!) -if boat is longer than 16 ft--> need 1 Type IV (throwable) PFD -if PFD is damaged--> its not longer approved Don't use inflatable PFDs -high impact water activities -under 16 -can't swim fire extinguisher must be on board if -has an engine -compartments where portable fuel tanks stored -double bottom that is not seal to the hull -has closed living spaces -permanently installed fuel tanks -inboard engine boats under 16 feet need what fire extinguisher 1 B-1 boats 16 to 40 feet need what fire extinguisher 2 B-1s or 1 B-11 boats 40 to 65 feet need what fire extinguisher 3 B-1s or 2 B-11s Class A fires -solid combustable source -water or A fire extinguisher Class B fires -flammable liquid source -no water -B fire extinguisher Class C fires -electrical fire -no water -C fire extinguisher monthly fire extinguisher inspection -check gage to check if fully charged -check if seals broken -check if hose is cracked/broken -weigh extinguisher to make sure meets minimum weight from label backfire flame arrestor -stop flames (from engine backfiring) from coming in contact with fuel and starting fire -inspect monthly ventilation systems -natural -at least two ventilated ducts -powered -powered blowers circulated air through the ducts -must turn on for 4 minutes before starting engine navigation lights for powered boat less than 12 meters -red and green side lights -all around white light navigation lights for powered boat between 12 and 20 meters -masthead light (front) -stern light (back) -red and green side lights navigation lights for sailboat over 7 meters -white stern light -red and green side lights OR -all around light configuration (tri-colored light) navigation lights for sailboat (and other unpowered boats) under 7 meters -one white light navigation lights at anchor -all around white light VDS -visual distress signals -day time signals, night signals, anytime signals -pyrotechnic (smoke/flames), non-pyrotechnic in daytime these boast do not need VDS (only need night signals) -under 16 ft -boats in organized events -open sailboats under 26 ft -manually propelled boats