MAINE GUIDES TEST (BOATING) Questions And Answers

MAINE GUIDES TEST (BOATING) Questions And
Answers
QUIZ :what is the water safety zone? - ANSWER :200ft from any shoreline

QUIZ :must a manually-powered craft have lights on after sunset? -
ANSWER :NO (white light must be ready to be displayed)

QUIZ :which PFD must have reflective patches? - ANSWER :Type I

QUIZ :define power face? - ANSWER :the one pushing, the side you can see

QUIZ :define rocker? - ANSWER :the curvature of the canoe from bow to stern

QUIZ :why is rocker important? - ANSWER :maneuverability

QUIZ :what is tumblehome? - ANSWER :the curvature from bilge to gunwale

QUIZ :which side of the boat is starboard? - ANSWER :right

QUIZ :which side do you pass another boat? - ANSWER :either (for overtaking)

QUIZ :who has the right of way when passing? - ANSWER :

QUIZ :what lights are required on a motorboat? - ANSWER :red, green, white
360 degree

QUIZ :what are the two exceptions to the water safety zone? -
ANSWER :navigational hazard

QUIZ :what is a deadhead? a sweeper? - ANSWER :

QUIZ :when must lights be displayed? - ANSWER :sunset to sunrise

QUIZ :how far must color lights be visible on a motorboat? white lights? -
ANSWER :1 mile, 2 miles

QUIZ :what does a buoy flying a square red flag with white diagonal line
indicate? - ANSWER :divers flag