29'RBS II Boat Crew Study Guide
(Restricted Visibility) One long blast followed by two short blasts - ANS—Sailing vessel on the
move making way, Vessel Not Under Command, Fishing, Towing, or pushing another Vessel
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast in not more than two minute intervals - ANS-Power
driven vessels when underway way, making way.
Pilot - ANS-4 Short Blasts (Restricted Visibility) (Limited Visibility) Vessel at anchor - ANS-1
Short, Prolonged, and Short (Restricted Visibility) When being towed, the ANS-1 sound is
extended, followed by three short ones, and the tow vessel sounds are extended and short. 16
International Signs of Distress - ANS-Red Star Shells (Flares)
Continuously ringing fog horn Flames on a Ship Every one minute, the gun fired. Orange
Background with a Black Square and Ball SOS
"Mayday" on the radio Parachute Flare
Marker of Due (any color) Code Flags November Charlie
Square Flag and Ball
Waving Arms
Radio Warning EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Smoke
2 Principle Types of Stability - ANS-Longitudinal and Transverse
2 prolonged blasts - ANS-Power driven vessel underway, not making way
3 phases of SAR - ANS-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Aft Deck Locker - ANS-Fuel Tank, Fuel Filters, Steering Power Assist, Hydraulic Power Unit,
Trim Tab HPU, 2 Bilge Pumps, Sump Pump
Aft Locker - ANS-Tool Bag, 2 quarts 10w30 Oil, Power Steering Fluid, Ammo Can
Aft Port Locker - ANS-4 30' mooring lines, Manual Bilge Pump, Bucket for oily mixture, 2
fenders
Aft Starboard Locker - ANS-2 engine batteries, engine battery distribution panel, main
negative/bonding busbar.
Anchor Locker Contents - ANS-Anchor, Anchor Line 150' of anchor line, extra 150' anchor line,
extra 150' of tow line, 2 Fenders, 2 30' mooring lines.
Bar Keel? - ANS-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 - ANS-8' 5"
The ANS-2 pair of binoculars can be found on either side of the forward seats. Boat Collar
System - ANS-Is designed to provide Flotation, Fendering and Stability
Boats Max weight Fully Outfitted 10 POB - ANS-11,800 Lbs
Boats weight fully outfitted NO CREW - ANS-8,400 Lbs
Contents of Engine Well - ANS-24" Life Ring Buoy W/ Stone Light, 8' telescoping Boat hook, 2
rescue throw bags with 75' of line
Crew capacity (Additional Seats) - ANS-4 (2)
, Cruising Speed - ANS-25 kts at 3250 rpm
Cuddly Cabin Contents Port Side - ANS-1 Class B-1 Fore Extinguisher, Tow Light Mast, Air
Horn with extra air canister, Two Flashlights, Spare Engine Kill Switch Lanyard
Cuddly Cabin Installed Equipment - ANS-Starboard Side, Heater, Diesel Fuel Tank, Ventilation
Ducting, 10-Unit Forst Aide Kit, Windshield Washer Fluid.
Cuddly Cabin Passagway - ANS-House Battery with distribution panel.
Cuddy Cabin Starboard Side - ANS-Handheld Spot light
Define Alert - ANS-When aircraft, ship or other craft or persons onboard are having difficulty
and MAY need assistance but are NOT in immediate danger.
Define Distress - ANS-Reasonably certainty that an aircraft, ship or other craft or persons
onboard is in danger and requires immediate assistance.
Define uncertainty - ANS-Knowledge of a situation that may need to be monitored or have more
information gathered, but does not require dispatching resources.
Diesel Fuel - ANS-3 gallons
Fire Extinguisher description and location - ANS-Two B-1 Fire Extinguishers capable of fighting
Type A,B and C Fires. 1 is located in the cuddly cabin on the Port Side, 1 is located behind the
Aft Port Seat
Fire Fighting For Each Fire Class - ANS-A: Dry Powder, Water, CO2
B: Dry Powder, CO2
C: Dry Powder CO2 (Water once Energy has been Secured, turns into an A Fire)
D: Water, Jettison over the side if possible
Fire Types - ANS-A: Combustible (wood, Paper, Plastic)
B: Liquid Fuels (Gasoline, Oil)
C: Electrical
D: Metals
Frames Definition? - ANS-Frames are attached to the keel, which extend athwartships (from
side to side). The frames and the hull work together to strengthen the hull.
Fuel Capacity - ANS-110 gallons
Fuel Filter Components - ANS-Priming Knob, Vent Screw, Spin-On Element, Bowl, Drain,
Shut-Off Valves
Fuel Tank Description - ANS-1/4 inch 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum located between frames 6
and 9 with 110 gallon Capacity
GAR 2.0 - ANS-P.E.A.C.E and S.T.A.A.R.
Green over white (Two Triangles with Apex Touching) - ANS-Trawling at night
Helicopter Operations Capable - ANS-NO
Highest fixed point above waterline (mast up) (mast down) - ANS-9' 10" 7' 10"
Highest Fixed Point when Trailering (Mast Down) - ANS-10' 6"
How long is a Prolonged Blast - ANS-4-6 seconds
How long is a Short Blast - ANS-about 1 second
How many Bilge Pumps are there and where are they located? ANS: There are two, each with
a capacity of 1100 gpm and located in the forward below deck space, both near the keel. How
many Cleats onboard - ANS-6 10" inch cleats rated at 6K Lateral pull
ANS-9: How many frames does the RBS II have. Forward airtight bulkhead is frame 3 and the
aft cabin bulkhead is frame 7
(Restricted Visibility) One long blast followed by two short blasts - ANS—Sailing vessel on the
move making way, Vessel Not Under Command, Fishing, Towing, or pushing another Vessel
(Restricted Visibility) 1 prolonged blast in not more than two minute intervals - ANS-Power
driven vessels when underway way, making way.
Pilot - ANS-4 Short Blasts (Restricted Visibility) (Limited Visibility) Vessel at anchor - ANS-1
Short, Prolonged, and Short (Restricted Visibility) When being towed, the ANS-1 sound is
extended, followed by three short ones, and the tow vessel sounds are extended and short. 16
International Signs of Distress - ANS-Red Star Shells (Flares)
Continuously ringing fog horn Flames on a Ship Every one minute, the gun fired. Orange
Background with a Black Square and Ball SOS
"Mayday" on the radio Parachute Flare
Marker of Due (any color) Code Flags November Charlie
Square Flag and Ball
Waving Arms
Radio Warning EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Smoke
2 Principle Types of Stability - ANS-Longitudinal and Transverse
2 prolonged blasts - ANS-Power driven vessel underway, not making way
3 phases of SAR - ANS-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Aft Deck Locker - ANS-Fuel Tank, Fuel Filters, Steering Power Assist, Hydraulic Power Unit,
Trim Tab HPU, 2 Bilge Pumps, Sump Pump
Aft Locker - ANS-Tool Bag, 2 quarts 10w30 Oil, Power Steering Fluid, Ammo Can
Aft Port Locker - ANS-4 30' mooring lines, Manual Bilge Pump, Bucket for oily mixture, 2
fenders
Aft Starboard Locker - ANS-2 engine batteries, engine battery distribution panel, main
negative/bonding busbar.
Anchor Locker Contents - ANS-Anchor, Anchor Line 150' of anchor line, extra 150' anchor line,
extra 150' of tow line, 2 Fenders, 2 30' mooring lines.
Bar Keel? - ANS-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 - ANS-8' 5"
The ANS-2 pair of binoculars can be found on either side of the forward seats. Boat Collar
System - ANS-Is designed to provide Flotation, Fendering and Stability
Boats Max weight Fully Outfitted 10 POB - ANS-11,800 Lbs
Boats weight fully outfitted NO CREW - ANS-8,400 Lbs
Contents of Engine Well - ANS-24" Life Ring Buoy W/ Stone Light, 8' telescoping Boat hook, 2
rescue throw bags with 75' of line
Crew capacity (Additional Seats) - ANS-4 (2)
, Cruising Speed - ANS-25 kts at 3250 rpm
Cuddly Cabin Contents Port Side - ANS-1 Class B-1 Fore Extinguisher, Tow Light Mast, Air
Horn with extra air canister, Two Flashlights, Spare Engine Kill Switch Lanyard
Cuddly Cabin Installed Equipment - ANS-Starboard Side, Heater, Diesel Fuel Tank, Ventilation
Ducting, 10-Unit Forst Aide Kit, Windshield Washer Fluid.
Cuddly Cabin Passagway - ANS-House Battery with distribution panel.
Cuddy Cabin Starboard Side - ANS-Handheld Spot light
Define Alert - ANS-When aircraft, ship or other craft or persons onboard are having difficulty
and MAY need assistance but are NOT in immediate danger.
Define Distress - ANS-Reasonably certainty that an aircraft, ship or other craft or persons
onboard is in danger and requires immediate assistance.
Define uncertainty - ANS-Knowledge of a situation that may need to be monitored or have more
information gathered, but does not require dispatching resources.
Diesel Fuel - ANS-3 gallons
Fire Extinguisher description and location - ANS-Two B-1 Fire Extinguishers capable of fighting
Type A,B and C Fires. 1 is located in the cuddly cabin on the Port Side, 1 is located behind the
Aft Port Seat
Fire Fighting For Each Fire Class - ANS-A: Dry Powder, Water, CO2
B: Dry Powder, CO2
C: Dry Powder CO2 (Water once Energy has been Secured, turns into an A Fire)
D: Water, Jettison over the side if possible
Fire Types - ANS-A: Combustible (wood, Paper, Plastic)
B: Liquid Fuels (Gasoline, Oil)
C: Electrical
D: Metals
Frames Definition? - ANS-Frames are attached to the keel, which extend athwartships (from
side to side). The frames and the hull work together to strengthen the hull.
Fuel Capacity - ANS-110 gallons
Fuel Filter Components - ANS-Priming Knob, Vent Screw, Spin-On Element, Bowl, Drain,
Shut-Off Valves
Fuel Tank Description - ANS-1/4 inch 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum located between frames 6
and 9 with 110 gallon Capacity
GAR 2.0 - ANS-P.E.A.C.E and S.T.A.A.R.
Green over white (Two Triangles with Apex Touching) - ANS-Trawling at night
Helicopter Operations Capable - ANS-NO
Highest fixed point above waterline (mast up) (mast down) - ANS-9' 10" 7' 10"
Highest Fixed Point when Trailering (Mast Down) - ANS-10' 6"
How long is a Prolonged Blast - ANS-4-6 seconds
How long is a Short Blast - ANS-about 1 second
How many Bilge Pumps are there and where are they located? ANS: There are two, each with
a capacity of 1100 gpm and located in the forward below deck space, both near the keel. How
many Cleats onboard - ANS-6 10" inch cleats rated at 6K Lateral pull
ANS-9: How many frames does the RBS II have. Forward airtight bulkhead is frame 3 and the
aft cabin bulkhead is frame 7
