Boating Chapter 4 Questions and Answers Graded A

Boating Chapter 4 Questions and Answers Graded A The ___ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel? HIN Allowing passengers to ride on the _____ or ____ while underway is reckless operation bow,gunwhale If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit,it is illegal to ___ a vessel operator In order for a PFD to be legal,it must be _____,____,____ U.S. coast guard approved in Good and serviceable condition be readily accessible Name five types of PFD'S 1.Offshore life jackets 2.Near-shore vests 3.Flotation aids able device/not wearable al-use device throw able These Type __ PFDS are _____ devices,and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer IV PWC operators,no matter what age,must wear an approved ___ whenever underway PFD Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is __ and not near the ___ an accessible aid,engine It is recommended that you wait at least ___ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower and before starting the engine 4 For an 18-foot powerboat,required navigation lights include a red light on the ____, a green light on the ___ and ___ port,starboard,white A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a _____ or ____ one lantern flashlight Name two visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night flares ric light Describe the appearance of divers flag red with curvy white stripes 3If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel,the vessel should be rated to carry at least __ people 3 Water-skiers may be towed at night with proper lightning false It is illegal to discharge ____,___,or ____ into federally controlled or state waters waste,oil,trash YOu must report any accident you are involved in if it results in ___,___,___ death,serious injury,and going missing