Length Classes - ANSWER Class A (smallest)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3 (largest)
Length Class A - ANSWER Less than 16 feet
Length Class 1 - ANSWER 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Length Class 2 - ANSWER 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Length Class 3 - ANSWER 40 feet to less than 65 feet
What are the 2 things listed on a Capacity Plate - ANSWER 1- capacity in pounds or
number of people
2 - recommended maximum horsepower
What are the 3 things you must do when fueling a boat? - ANSWER 1. Keep the nozzle
in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill the tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim
1
,Which way does bad weather usually come from? - ANSWER West
Buoy Colors (red and black) and directions - ANSWER all red or all black - channel
markers
Red with white - if heading East or West, go South
Red with white - if heading North or South, go West
Black with white- if heading East or West, go North
Black with white- if heading North or South, go East
What is the minimum age to take the commercial boating test? - ANSWER 18 (16 to
take the safe boater's course)
When the boat is in operation, all passengers must be in the boat and not in these places -
ANSWER Not on the gunnels, transom or straddling the bow
Where is the safest place to load a boat with people? - ANSWER In the middle, it
should not be loaded on a trailer
When loading supplies, where is the best location to load the boat? - ANSWER On the
trailer
T or F: A boat towing a skier has the right of way - ANSWER False
What is the maximum # of skiers you can tow at one time? - ANSWER 2
How much is the fine for tampering with Buoys? - ANSWER $2000
2
, Describe bow letters and positioning - ANSWER 3 inches
Contrast to the boat colors
Placed from left to right
What is the minimum age for an observer on a ski boat - ANSWER 13
How do most deaths occur from boating? - ANSWER From falling overboard
Where in the boat do you always bring a person in from the water? - ANSWER Stern
What is the risk to the body if you fall in cold water? - ANSWER Hypothermia
What is affixed to the boat and used to tie off the boat with? - ANSWER The cleat
What are the bow and stern light colors? - ANSWER Bow: red and green
Stern: white
What are the terms for the front, back, right and left of the boat? - ANSWER Port - Left
Starboard - Right
Bow - Front
Stern - Back
What are the important things to consider when buying a PFD? - ANSWER Coast
Guard Approved and the correct size (weight and chest size)
How many type 1 PFD's are required per person on a commercial vessel? - ANSWER 1
per person
3
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3 (largest)
Length Class A - ANSWER Less than 16 feet
Length Class 1 - ANSWER 16 feet to less than 26 feet
Length Class 2 - ANSWER 26 feet to less than 40 feet
Length Class 3 - ANSWER 40 feet to less than 65 feet
What are the 2 things listed on a Capacity Plate - ANSWER 1- capacity in pounds or
number of people
2 - recommended maximum horsepower
What are the 3 things you must do when fueling a boat? - ANSWER 1. Keep the nozzle
in contact with the tank opening
2. Fill the tank slowly and avoid spilling
3. Never fill to the brim
1
,Which way does bad weather usually come from? - ANSWER West
Buoy Colors (red and black) and directions - ANSWER all red or all black - channel
markers
Red with white - if heading East or West, go South
Red with white - if heading North or South, go West
Black with white- if heading East or West, go North
Black with white- if heading North or South, go East
What is the minimum age to take the commercial boating test? - ANSWER 18 (16 to
take the safe boater's course)
When the boat is in operation, all passengers must be in the boat and not in these places -
ANSWER Not on the gunnels, transom or straddling the bow
Where is the safest place to load a boat with people? - ANSWER In the middle, it
should not be loaded on a trailer
When loading supplies, where is the best location to load the boat? - ANSWER On the
trailer
T or F: A boat towing a skier has the right of way - ANSWER False
What is the maximum # of skiers you can tow at one time? - ANSWER 2
How much is the fine for tampering with Buoys? - ANSWER $2000
2
, Describe bow letters and positioning - ANSWER 3 inches
Contrast to the boat colors
Placed from left to right
What is the minimum age for an observer on a ski boat - ANSWER 13
How do most deaths occur from boating? - ANSWER From falling overboard
Where in the boat do you always bring a person in from the water? - ANSWER Stern
What is the risk to the body if you fall in cold water? - ANSWER Hypothermia
What is affixed to the boat and used to tie off the boat with? - ANSWER The cleat
What are the bow and stern light colors? - ANSWER Bow: red and green
Stern: white
What are the terms for the front, back, right and left of the boat? - ANSWER Port - Left
Starboard - Right
Bow - Front
Stern - Back
What are the important things to consider when buying a PFD? - ANSWER Coast
Guard Approved and the correct size (weight and chest size)
How many type 1 PFD's are required per person on a commercial vessel? - ANSWER 1
per person
3
