RBS II Boat Crew Study Guide with
correct answers
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast followed by two short blasts - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sailing vessel under way making way, Vessel Not Under Command,
Fishing, Towing or pushing another Vessel
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast in not more than two minute intervals -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Power driven vessels when underway way, making way.
(Restricted Visibility) Pilot - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 Short Blasts
(Restricted Visibility) Vessel At anchor - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Short 1 Prolonged 1
Short
(Restricted Visibility) When being towed - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 prolonged followed
by 3 short immediately after tow vessels sounds 1 prolonged and two short.
16 International Signs of Distress - CORRECT ANSWERS-Red Star Shells (Flares)
Fog Horn Continuously Sounding
Flames on a Vessel
Gun Fired every 1 Minute
Orange Background Black Ball and Square
SOS
"Mayday" by radio
Parachute Flare
Due Marker (any color)
Code Flags November Charlie
Square Flag and Ball
Waving Arms
Radio Alert
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Smoke
2 Principle Types of Stability - CORRECT ANSWERS-Longitudinal and Transverse
2 prolonged blasts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Power driven vessel underway, not making
way
, 3 phases of SAR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Aft Deck Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fuel Tank, Fuel Filters, Steering Power
Assist, Hydraulic Power Unit, Trim Tab HPU, 2 Bilge Pumps, Sump Pump
Aft Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tool Bag, 2 quarts 10w30 Oil, Power Steering
Fluid, Ammo Can
Aft Port Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 30' mooring lines, Manual Bilge Pump,
Bucket for oily mixture, 2 fenders
Aft Starboard Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 engine batteries, engine battery
distribution panel, main negative/bonding busbar.
Anchor Locker Contents - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anchor, Anchor Line 150' of anchor
line, extra 150' anchor line, extra 150' of tow line, 2 Fenders, 2 30' mooring lines.
Bar Keel? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bar keel is popular because its stiffeners
(vertical or upright members which increase strength) protect the boat's hull plating if the
boat grounds on a hard bottom.
Beam - CORRECT ANSWERS-8' 5"
Binoculars and location - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 pair of binoculars located on each
side of forward seats
Boat Collar System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is designed to provide Flotation,
Fendering and Stability
Boats Max weight Fully Outfitted 10 POB - CORRECT ANSWERS-11,800 Lbs
Boats weight fully outfitted NO CREW - CORRECT ANSWERS-8,400 Lbs
Contents of Engine Well - CORRECT ANSWERS-24" Life Ring Buoy W/ Stone Light, 8'
telescoping Boat hook, 2 rescue throw bags with 75' of line
Crew capacity (Additional Seats) - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 (2)
Cruising Speed - CORRECT ANSWERS-25 kts at 3250 rpm
Cuddly Cabin Contents Port Side - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Class B-1 Fore
Extinguisher, Tow Light Mast, Air Horn with extra air canister, Two Flashlights, Spare
Engine Kill Switch Lanyard
correct answers
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast followed by two short blasts - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sailing vessel under way making way, Vessel Not Under Command,
Fishing, Towing or pushing another Vessel
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast in not more than two minute intervals -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Power driven vessels when underway way, making way.
(Restricted Visibility) Pilot - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 Short Blasts
(Restricted Visibility) Vessel At anchor - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Short 1 Prolonged 1
Short
(Restricted Visibility) When being towed - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 prolonged followed
by 3 short immediately after tow vessels sounds 1 prolonged and two short.
16 International Signs of Distress - CORRECT ANSWERS-Red Star Shells (Flares)
Fog Horn Continuously Sounding
Flames on a Vessel
Gun Fired every 1 Minute
Orange Background Black Ball and Square
SOS
"Mayday" by radio
Parachute Flare
Due Marker (any color)
Code Flags November Charlie
Square Flag and Ball
Waving Arms
Radio Alert
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Smoke
2 Principle Types of Stability - CORRECT ANSWERS-Longitudinal and Transverse
2 prolonged blasts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Power driven vessel underway, not making
way
, 3 phases of SAR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Aft Deck Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fuel Tank, Fuel Filters, Steering Power
Assist, Hydraulic Power Unit, Trim Tab HPU, 2 Bilge Pumps, Sump Pump
Aft Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tool Bag, 2 quarts 10w30 Oil, Power Steering
Fluid, Ammo Can
Aft Port Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 30' mooring lines, Manual Bilge Pump,
Bucket for oily mixture, 2 fenders
Aft Starboard Locker - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 engine batteries, engine battery
distribution panel, main negative/bonding busbar.
Anchor Locker Contents - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anchor, Anchor Line 150' of anchor
line, extra 150' anchor line, extra 150' of tow line, 2 Fenders, 2 30' mooring lines.
Bar Keel? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bar keel is popular because its stiffeners
(vertical or upright members which increase strength) protect the boat's hull plating if the
boat grounds on a hard bottom.
Beam - CORRECT ANSWERS-8' 5"
Binoculars and location - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 pair of binoculars located on each
side of forward seats
Boat Collar System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is designed to provide Flotation,
Fendering and Stability
Boats Max weight Fully Outfitted 10 POB - CORRECT ANSWERS-11,800 Lbs
Boats weight fully outfitted NO CREW - CORRECT ANSWERS-8,400 Lbs
Contents of Engine Well - CORRECT ANSWERS-24" Life Ring Buoy W/ Stone Light, 8'
telescoping Boat hook, 2 rescue throw bags with 75' of line
Crew capacity (Additional Seats) - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 (2)
Cruising Speed - CORRECT ANSWERS-25 kts at 3250 rpm
Cuddly Cabin Contents Port Side - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Class B-1 Fore
Extinguisher, Tow Light Mast, Air Horn with extra air canister, Two Flashlights, Spare
Engine Kill Switch Lanyard
