MISSOURI BOAT COURSE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Boats typically have several metal fittings where ropes can be fastened. What is the
name for these metal fittings? - ANSWER-cleats
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - ANSWER-good
weather
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - ANSWER-
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
ANSWER-float plan
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWER-your plans for the water outing
You are operating a motorboat. You hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another
vessel. What should you do? - ANSWER-Look out for the other vessel.
How long should your anchor line be? - ANSWER-7 to 10 times the depth of the water
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ANSWER-to shut off the engine
if the operator is thrown overboard
What information would you find on a nautical chart of a harbor? - ANSWER-water
depth
What do lateral markers indicate? - ANSWER-the edges of safe water areas
You see a white buoy with a blue band. What type of buoy is this? - ANSWER-mooring
buoy
What should you do before and while fueling your boat? - ANSWER-Turn OFF the
engine. CLOSE all windows, doors, and openings.
You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power ventilation system? -
ANSWER-after fueling and before starting the engine
Under federal and state law, boats must carry certain equipment. To determine the
types of equipment your boat must carry, you need to make a measurement of the boat.
What is this measurement? - ANSWER-length overall
, You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes? - ANSWER-after
fueling and before starting the engine
You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock? -
ANSWER-Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the starboard (right)
side of this boat? - ANSWER-green
Which side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER-port (left)
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What should you do? - ANSWER-Give way to the other vessel.
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What do these lights tell you? - ANSWER-You must give way to the other vessel.
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a
sharp lookout? - ANSWER-the operators of both boats
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? - ANSWER-
The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on? - ANSWER-
Maintain present course and speed.
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way? - ANSWER-the boat that is
overtaking
You see a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering. What does this
marker tell you? - ANSWER-danger or hazard
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does
this marker tell you? - ANSWER-keep out
Which statement about PWCs is true? - ANSWER-PWCs are subject to all boating
laws, plus a few laws specific to PWCs.
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? - ANSWER-You
lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Boats typically have several metal fittings where ropes can be fastened. What is the
name for these metal fittings? - ANSWER-cleats
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can
carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? - ANSWER-good
weather
What information is usually found on the capacity plate of a powerboat? - ANSWER-
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What should you leave with a friend or relative before a long outing on the water? -
ANSWER-float plan
What should be included on a float plan? - ANSWER-your plans for the water outing
You are operating a motorboat. You hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another
vessel. What should you do? - ANSWER-Look out for the other vessel.
How long should your anchor line be? - ANSWER-7 to 10 times the depth of the water
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ANSWER-to shut off the engine
if the operator is thrown overboard
What information would you find on a nautical chart of a harbor? - ANSWER-water
depth
What do lateral markers indicate? - ANSWER-the edges of safe water areas
You see a white buoy with a blue band. What type of buoy is this? - ANSWER-mooring
buoy
What should you do before and while fueling your boat? - ANSWER-Turn OFF the
engine. CLOSE all windows, doors, and openings.
You need to refuel your boat. When should you turn on the power ventilation system? -
ANSWER-after fueling and before starting the engine
Under federal and state law, boats must carry certain equipment. To determine the
types of equipment your boat must carry, you need to make a measurement of the boat.
What is this measurement? - ANSWER-length overall
, You are getting ready to launch your boat. Where should you park to load your
equipment and gear? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp and approach lane
You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes? - ANSWER-after
fueling and before starting the engine
You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock? -
ANSWER-Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the starboard (right)
side of this boat? - ANSWER-green
Which side of a boat has a red light at night? - ANSWER-port (left)
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What should you do? - ANSWER-Give way to the other vessel.
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What do these lights tell you? - ANSWER-You must give way to the other vessel.
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for maintaining a
sharp lookout? - ANSWER-the operators of both boats
A motorboat is crossing paths with a PWC. What action should be taken? - ANSWER-
The vessel on the port (left) should give way.
What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on? - ANSWER-
Maintain present course and speed.
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way? - ANSWER-the boat that is
overtaking
You see a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering. What does this
marker tell you? - ANSWER-danger or hazard
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does
this marker tell you? - ANSWER-keep out
Which statement about PWCs is true? - ANSWER-PWCs are subject to all boating
laws, plus a few laws specific to PWCs.
What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? - ANSWER-You
lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off.
