BOATERS CHAPTER #6 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PWC (wave runner) - Answer-can only steer when the trotter is on
wave runners must have - Answer-a life jacket and b-1 class fire extinguisher aboard
and follow same requirements as regular boats
PWCS are not welcome where...? - Answer-point pleasant or cape may canals
PWCS keep room for other people - Answer-turn behind before making a turn
keep safe distance
PWCS may only be used when? - Answer-sunrise to sunset or periods of reduced
visibility
towing - Answer-35 feet line to 75 feet
towing tube - Answer-must be 200 feet from people
displaying an orange pennant - Answer-All ski boats must display a signal pennant
which shall be orange in color and triangular in shape and not less than 12 inches in
any dimension. The pennant must be displayed at least 4 feet above the highest
structure on the boat during each of the following activities:
While pulling a skier
While a skier is in the water; or
While a tow line is in the water.
A person may not display the pennant at any other time other than while conducting any
of the activities described above
diving and snorkeling in NJ - Answer-Be sure you know what the 'diver down' flags look
like. If you see either flag, keep well clear of the vessel and diving site, and move at a
slow speed (fishermen included) as there may be a diver in close proximity to your
watercraft. New Jersey law says that no person may operate a vessel within 50 feet of a
buoyed flag.
SAV submersed aquatic vegetation - Answer-less than 6 feet deep
vessels bigger than 26 feet - Answer-must have a placard 4x8 inch SOS (save our
seas)
raw sewage - Answer-must be dumped at lest 3 miles from shore
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PWC (wave runner) - Answer-can only steer when the trotter is on
wave runners must have - Answer-a life jacket and b-1 class fire extinguisher aboard
and follow same requirements as regular boats
PWCS are not welcome where...? - Answer-point pleasant or cape may canals
PWCS keep room for other people - Answer-turn behind before making a turn
keep safe distance
PWCS may only be used when? - Answer-sunrise to sunset or periods of reduced
visibility
towing - Answer-35 feet line to 75 feet
towing tube - Answer-must be 200 feet from people
displaying an orange pennant - Answer-All ski boats must display a signal pennant
which shall be orange in color and triangular in shape and not less than 12 inches in
any dimension. The pennant must be displayed at least 4 feet above the highest
structure on the boat during each of the following activities:
While pulling a skier
While a skier is in the water; or
While a tow line is in the water.
A person may not display the pennant at any other time other than while conducting any
of the activities described above
diving and snorkeling in NJ - Answer-Be sure you know what the 'diver down' flags look
like. If you see either flag, keep well clear of the vessel and diving site, and move at a
slow speed (fishermen included) as there may be a diver in close proximity to your
watercraft. New Jersey law says that no person may operate a vessel within 50 feet of a
buoyed flag.
SAV submersed aquatic vegetation - Answer-less than 6 feet deep
vessels bigger than 26 feet - Answer-must have a placard 4x8 inch SOS (save our
seas)
raw sewage - Answer-must be dumped at lest 3 miles from shore
