boat exam questions With Correct Answers

How long should your anchor line be? A. 3 inches less than the length of the boat B. 3 inches more than the length of the boat C. 10 to 20 times the depth of the water D. 7 to 10 times the depth of the water - ANSWER-7 to 10 times the depth of the water You return from the open sea. You see a green can buoy. What should you do? A. Keep the buoy on your port (left) side. B. Go around the buoy on either side. C. Call the U.S. Coast Guard. D. Slow down to no-wake speed. - ANSWER-Keep the buoy on your port (left) side. What color are safe water markers? A. red with green dots B. blue and white checkerboard C. white with red vertical stripes D. white with black diagonal stripes - ANSWER-white with red vertical stripes You see a white marker with an orange circle and black lettering. What does this marker tell you? A. time of day B. controlled area C. wind speed D. polluted water - ANSWER-controlled area