BOATING TEST|WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A|DOWNLOAD TO PASS

Bow front of a vessel Stern rear of a vessel Starboard right side of a vessel Port left side of a vessel Hull body of a vessel Propeller rotates and powers a boat forward or backward A capacity plate indicates the maximum _______ capacity and/or the maximum _______ ____ _______ that the boat can carry safely in _______ weather. weight; number of people; good Before beginning to fuel, turn off anything that might cause a ________ (engines, fans, or electrical equipment) Close all _______ to prevent fumes from entering the boat. (if you're fueling in an enclosed area, keep them open) spark; openings While on land at the ramp area, remove and dispose of all ________ from the vessel and trailer, remove the ________ ________ to release bilge water, and drain any live wells. This will help prevent the spread of ________ ________ plants and animals. weeds; drain plug; aquatic nuisance Where should you prepare your vessel for launching or for the drive home? well away from the ramp Before docking, determine the wind and/or current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible, make your approach into the ________ or ________, whichever is stronger. This will give you more control. wind or current 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 1. Practice ________ ________. It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to take all necessary action to avoid a ________. good seamanship; collision 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 2. Keep a proper ________ ________. Failing to do this is the ________ ________ cause of collisions look out; most common 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators: 3. Maintain a ________ ________. This is the _______ that ensures you will have ample time to _______ a collision (and can stop within an appropriate distance). (#1 factor of a safe speed is visibility.) safe speed; speed; avoid Give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels (alters their course) Stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action (stays on course) Ways two vessels approach one another: Overtaking The vessel is coming upon another vessel from behind or nearly behind the other vessel (and about to pass it) Is a sail boat a stand-on or give-way vessel? A sail boat is stand-on unless it has its sails furled with a motor running. Then it can be either. Navigation lights must be visible from ________ to ________ and during periods of restricted ________, such as fog. sunset to sunrise; visibility Lateral markers are navigational aids that mark the ________ of ________ ________ areas (for example, directing travel within a channel) edges of safe water Exclusion Area (non-lateral marker) Cross diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways. Where should you never anchor from? The stern because it can create the boat to swamp Nautical charts contain important information such as... ________ ________ and the ________ of ________, ________ ________, ________, and ________. water depths and the locations of channels, sand bars, rocks, and vegetation. Most important thing about steering a PWC. Never allow the engine to stop or return to idle during operation What happens if you allow the engine on these PWCs to return to idle or shut off during operation? You lose all steering control An emergency ignition safety switch can ________ ________ the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat, or is otherwise thrown from the proper operating position (aka kill switch). A ________ connects the safety switch to the operator's wrist or PFD. shut off; lanyard