Boat Safety Questions and Answers Rated A

Boat Safety Questions and Answers Rated A Which side is port side? left The stern is the ______ of the vessel rear Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as displacement planing 3 basic hull shapes round bottom flat bottom v bottom what are the 4 length classes of vessels less than - under 40 40 to under 65 four basic types of engines outboard inboard stern jet stern drive and inboard engines are auto engines adapted for marine use are PWC subject to laws and req's of other vessels yes An ____ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure hrough a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. impeller what info is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard power boat capacity in # or number of ppl recommended max HP 3 things that should be included on your boat plan vefore you embark on an extended outing vessel description number, names, addresses trip plan name 3 things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel keep nozzle in contact with tank fill slowly and avoid spilling never fill to brim a rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is third out, third in, third reserve if the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than _________ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer 90% tongue weight is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that presses down on the towing hitch two strong safety chains should be __________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle criss crossed where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? well away from the boat ramp name 3 engine maintenance tips well tuned ck oil levels change oil check batteries grease and lube check for anything loose if the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _______ first when leaving the dock stern line the _________ is requried to take early substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. give-way vessel the stand-on vessel must ________ unless _______. maintain its course and speed, UNLESS it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action if you are driving a powerboat or a PWC and meet another head-on, you should keep to the______. right If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel, true or false false if you see a red and white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. true or false. false if you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be appraoching a _______ and you must _______. sailing vessel; give way _________ are the traffic signals that guide boaters to safety along their course bouys and markers the phrase _______ ______ ______ reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of US AIDS TO NAVIGATION. RED RIGHT RETURNING GREEN/ODD bouy marks the edge of the channel on the boater's _____ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream left white, diamond bouy indicates danger white cross diamond bouy indicates areas that are ______ to vessels. off limites a good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______ times the depth of the water 7-10 you should never anchor from the _____ of the vessel, as that can make it unstable stern to maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to _______ or ______. go idle shut off the most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are ______ and ______ wake jumping riding too close as a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ______ their operating area vary Name a safety device that shuts the engine of if the operator is thrown fro t he proper operating position emerg ignition safety switch to avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ____ when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat the engine is shut off the _____ number 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 BAC is above the legal limit, it is illegal to ______ a vessel operate in order for a PFD to be legal, it must be USCG approved, in good/serviceable cond, readily accessible name 5 types of PFDs. offshore life jacket near-shore vest flotation aid throwable device special use device these type ____ PFDs are ____ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16' or longer IV; throwable PWC operators must wear an approved ____ when underway PFD fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is _____ and not near the _____ accessable and not near the engine it is recommended that you wait at least _____ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower and before startig your enging 4 for an 18 ft powerboat, required nav lights include a red light on the ____, a green on the _____, and _______ red=port green=starboard white a 16' canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a ____ or ____ flashlight or lantern name two visual distress signals for use at night red flares red meteors electric light descrive the appearance of a divers flag red, w/ white diag stripe if an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel, the vessel should be rated to carry at least ___ people three water-skiers may be towed at night with proper lighting, true or false false it is illegal to dischards ___, ____, or ____ into federally controlled or state waters waste oil trash you must report any accident you are involved in if it results in ___, ____, or ____, death, serious injury, or significant property damage in a typical boating fatality, life jackets are _____ but are not _____ on the boat, but are not worn name 3 boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water glare and heat of the sun motion noise/vibration of the engine to prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least _____ 15-20 min one-_____ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. third ______ is a major contributor to baoting accidents and fatalities alcohol an easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ____, ____, ____, and ____ REACH THROW ROW GO if you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. true or false FALSE what are 4 things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway stop the vessel, put on PFD keep fire downwind shut off fuel supply aim extinguisher at base of flames the condition called ____ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it hypothermia the primary danger during the first 3-5 min of being immersed in cold water is involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning the position you should assume if trapped in cold water, HELP, stands for: HEAT ESCAPE LESSENING POSTURE name 4 symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning irritated eyes headache nausea weakness dizziness bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ____ to the wound direct pressure as the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand ____ and ____ basic safety practices and laws before allowing anyone to perate your PWC, you should remind them that power is ___ required for steering and control to protect the environment, you should practice the 3 R's: reduce reuse recycle if you capsize in a canoe, kayak, or raft, you should stay on the ____ side of the craft. upstream what are 3 river hazards that paddlers should avoid low head dams rapids strainers when picking up a skier, always keep them in view and on the ____ side of the boat operator's COMMAND: holding ski at angle across chest skier down COMMAND: ok sign speed OK COMMAND: thumbs down slow down COMMAND: waving from head back to dock in addition to a displayed diver-down flag, what indicates that a diver may be below the water's surface? bubbles when passing under power lines and bridges, sailboat operators need to be aware of the ____ mast head clearance hunters who use vessels to get to their hunting spot should always wear their ___ PFD's the USCG considers PWC to be inboard vessels