Boater safety Exam 2023

Bow - Answer- Front of the vessel Gunwale - Answer- Upper edge of vessels side Starboard - Answer- Right side of a vessel Stern - Answer- Rear of a vessel Port - Answer- Left side of a vessel Capacity Plate Has what on it? - Answer- Maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely Before beginning to fuel - Answer- Turn off anything that might cause a spark and close all windows to prevent fumes from entering the boat Before launching your vessel from a trailer - Answer- Prepare to launch well away from the boat ramp so then u don't block any traffic Regularly Engine Maintenance - Answer- Check the oil and fluid levels before every outing Before docking u should? - Answer- Determine the wind/current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible make your approach into the wind or current whichever is stronger Give way vessel - Answer- The vessel that is required to take early substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping slowing down or changing course Stand on vessel - Answer- The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the giveaway vessel is not taking appropriate action Safe speed= - Answer- You have enough time to avoid a collision and do you have visibility condition and visibility condition What is the operator responsible for - Answer- Responsible for avoiding a collision