Rhode Island Boating Exam Questions
And All Correct Answers.
What are two types of PFD's? - Answer throwable and wearable/
What vessel is exempt from the PDF law? - Answer racing vessels engaged in a sanctioned race
practicing within 48 hours of the race.
At what age does RI law require the use of PFD's and where on the vessel must they be worn. - Answer
Under the age of 13 on any vessel 65ft or less on deck and underway.
What defines a PFD in serviceable condition? - Answer defined as all straps, hardware, cover, flotation
material in undamaged condition.
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel 26 ft. and under? - Answer 1 BI
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel 26 ft and less than 40 ft? - Answer 2 BI or 1 BII
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel with a fixed system substitute? - Answer 1 BI
How many visual distress signals should a vessel 16ft. or greater have on board? - Answer 3 day use
and 3 night use.
When is waterskiing prohibited in Rhode Island? - Answer 1 hour before or after sunset?
What is required to to a water skier? - Answer A second person in the boat 12 or over to observe and
the skier must be wearing an approved PFD.
What does a red and white flag in the water signal? - Answer there is a diver in the water.
And All Correct Answers.
What are two types of PFD's? - Answer throwable and wearable/
What vessel is exempt from the PDF law? - Answer racing vessels engaged in a sanctioned race
practicing within 48 hours of the race.
At what age does RI law require the use of PFD's and where on the vessel must they be worn. - Answer
Under the age of 13 on any vessel 65ft or less on deck and underway.
What defines a PFD in serviceable condition? - Answer defined as all straps, hardware, cover, flotation
material in undamaged condition.
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel 26 ft. and under? - Answer 1 BI
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel 26 ft and less than 40 ft? - Answer 2 BI or 1 BII
How many fire extinguishers are required on a vessel with a fixed system substitute? - Answer 1 BI
How many visual distress signals should a vessel 16ft. or greater have on board? - Answer 3 day use
and 3 night use.
When is waterskiing prohibited in Rhode Island? - Answer 1 hour before or after sunset?
What is required to to a water skier? - Answer A second person in the boat 12 or over to observe and
the skier must be wearing an approved PFD.
What does a red and white flag in the water signal? - Answer there is a diver in the water.
