Comprehensive Alabama Boating Manual- Approved And Accredited

Comprehensive Alabama Boating Manual- Approved And Accredited What is the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft in Alabama without adult supervision? 14 years old What should you do if you are involved in a boating accident? Stop, provide assistance, and report the incident if required When must a personal flotation device (PFD) be worn by all passengers on a boat? When the boat is underway and not anchored What action must you take if you see a diver-down flag? Stay at least 100 feet away when boating How far must you stay from the shore when operating a motorized boat in Alabama? Maintain a safe distance, typically 100 feet or as regulated What is the legal speed limit in Alabama’s “slow, no wake” zones? Idle speed, or the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage What is the purpose of the kill switch on a personal watercraft (PWC)? To stop the engine if the operator falls off What type of fire extinguisher is required on boats in Alabama? A USCG-approved Type B-1 fire extinguisher When is it mandatory to wear a life jacket on a boat in Alabama? 1 When the boat is underway, and the operator or passengers are not in the cabin What is the correct action if another boat is approaching head-on? Steer to the right to avoid a collision What does a red buoy indicate on the water? The left side (port) of the channel when traveling upstream What should you do when navigating in narrow or congested waterways? Keep to the right side of the channel How should you approach a dock when docking your boat? Slowly, using the wind or current to help guide the boat What is the minimum age for operating a motorized boat in Alabama without adult supervision? 14 years old What action should you take if you are towing a skier or wakeboarder? Ensure the person being towed is wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) What should you do if your boat begins to take on water? Use a bilge pump or bailing device to remove water What does a green buoy indicate on Alabama waters? The right side (starboard) of the channel when traveling upstream What should you do if you see a flashing blue light while boating? Yield to the law enforcement vessel and slow down 2 What is the best way to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning while boating? Never allow people to swim near the back of the boat where the exhaust exits What is required when boating at night in Alabama? Proper navigation lights must be displayed What should you do if you encounter fog while boating? Slow down, turn on your navigation lights, and use sound signals every two minutes What type of lighting is required when operating a boat at night? Navigation lights, including a white stern light and red/green side lights What action should you take if your boat capsizes? Stay with the boat and signal for help What should you do when operating a boat in a high-traffic area? Reduce speed and maintain a safe distance from other vessels What is required when towing a person on water skis or a wakeboard? A spotter must be in the boat to observe the person being towed What does a diver-down flag look like in Alabama? A red flag with a white diagonal stripe When should you check your boat’s fuel system? Before each trip to ensure there are no leaks 3 4 What is the best way to avoid propeller strikes when near swimmers? Turn off the engine when near swimmers What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for boat operators in Alabama? 0.08% How should you handle a boat in strong winds? Steer into the wind to maintain control and avoid drifting What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft in Alabama? 14 years old What should you do when approaching a “no wake” zone? Slow to idle speed to avoid creating a wake What is the best way to maintain stability while boating in rough water? Keep weight distributed evenly and maintain a steady speed What should you do if another boat is approaching from behind? Maintain your course and speed, but be aware of their intentions How far must you stay from a diver-down flag in Alabama? At least 100 feet What action should you take if you experience engine failure while out on the water? Use an emergency radio or call for assistance What is the purpose of the "slow speed, minimum wake" zone? 5 To prevent damage to shorelines, vessels, and wildlife What is the best way to prevent swamping your boat? Avoid overloading the boat with passengers or gear What should you do if you encounter another vessel head-on? Steer to the right to avoid a collision How should you store fuel on a boat? In a vented, marine-approved container What is required for all passengers on a boat in Alabama? A personal flotation device (PFD) What is the maximum speed allowed in a “slow speed, minimum wake” zone? Idle speed What is required when operating a motorboat in Alabama? A boater education card for operators born after 1981 How far should you stay away from a dock when operating a boat? At least 100 feet What should you do if your boat is on fire? Use an appropriate fire extinguisher, and if the fire cannot be controlled, abandon the vessel What is the best way to prevent a collision when boating at night? Maintain a safe speed and keep a lookout for navigation lights What action should you take if you hit a submerged object? Stop the engine and assess any damage What should you do if you are operating your boat in an area with poor visibility? Reduce speed and use sound signals bow starboard stern cleat port gunwale hull front of the vessel right side of the vessel rear of the vessel metal fitting on which rope can be fastened left side upper edge of vesselsside body of a vessel Red and green sidelights all-around white light Types of boat hulls located on front located on back displacement and planing Displacement hulls move through water with very little propulsion, round bodied hull 6 Planing hull Outboards inboards Stern Drives Types of engines Length classes Jet Drives rise and glide on top of the water, flat-bottomed, and vee-bottomed hull have more power per pound of weight than do in inboard engines have automatic engines adapted to operate in marine environment combine inboard/outboard engine designs Outboards, inboards, stern drives, and jet drives Class A: Less then 16 ft, Class 1: 16-25 ft, Class 2: 26-39 ft, Class 3: 40-64 ft Force jet of water out of back, used by personal watercraft Personal Watercraft Safety Lanyard impeller A small vessel with inboard jet drive less then 16 ft Attaches ignition safety switch to the operator's wrist of life jacket device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel Boats capacity Capacity Plate Float Plan overloading boats can result in swamping or capsizing Indicates the max weight or number of people on board Describes vessel, license plate of tow vehicle and trailer, passenger info, planned trip, and emergency contacts 7 Before fueling close all openings and have passengers leave boat While fueling After fueling don't fill to the brim put cap on tightly, open all openings, turn on ventilation for at least 4 mins, sniff engine for fuel vapors Tongue weight Before casting off Amount of the loaded trailer's weight that presses down on the towing hitch Keep boat tied to the dock while warming engine Casting with wind towards the dock Casting with wind away from the docks Docking with wind towards dock Docking with wind away from dock Cast off stern line Cast off the bow and stern line using an oar Approach slowly parallel to dock Approach at a sharp angle and secure stern line first Two power driven vessels encountering head on Path's that cross Overtaking Red sidelight Green Sidelight Vessel on left is giveway Vessel overtaking is giveway Left side right side Both turn to the starboard (right) 8 If you see a green light and a white If you see a red and white light Only see green light Only see red light Give way Give way Your are the stand-on vessel You must give way Buoys and markers are the traffic signals that Red colors, lights, and even numbers guide vessel operations safely Mark edge of channel of the channel on your starboard (right) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream Green colors, lights, and odd numbers Mark edge of channel on your port (left) side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream. Increase as you return from the open sea or head upstream Non-lateral Markers Navigation aid that gives info other then the edge of safe water areas. Include regulatory markers with white, orange, and black. Information Regulatory Markers Danger Area Regulatory Markers Controlled Area Regulatory Markers Exclusion Area Regulatory Marker Anchoring Squares.Give directions and info Diamonds. Warn if hazards and obstructions. Circle. Mark controlled areas such as no wake Crossed diamond. Mark closed areas Never anchor from the stern as this can cause the boat to swamp 9 You lose steering and control in a PWC when you Wake let the engine return to idle or shut off Waves that a vessel leaves behind as it moves through the water Certificate of Number and decals validation decal must be displayed. Operating legally Must be on board for inspection. Registration number and Must be over the age of 12 (including PWC). Operating distance from divers flag Legal blood alcohol level PFD 0.08% 100 feet Personal Flotation must be US coast guard approved. PFD type I PFD Type II PFD Type III PFD Type IV PFD Type V Offshore life jacket Near-shore Vests Flotation aids. Used for water sports Throw able devices/non wearable Special use devices. Include windsurfing, and kayaking. Fire Extinguisher type A combustible solids like word 10 Fire Extinguisher type B For flammable liquids like gas or oil Fire Extinguisher type C Visual Distress Signals distress signals. Electrical fires All vessels on federally controlled waters must be equipped with visual 11