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NY Safe Boating Questions and Correct
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What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of the boat when
facing the bow?
Ans: Starboard - right, Port - left
Why is it important to know the length of your boat?
Ans: For determining what water safety equipment to arry &
for the registration fee.
What is the unique propulsion system on a personal watercraft?
Ans: Inboard engine with a water jet pump.
The round bottom hull is found on what kinds of boats?
Ans: Trawlers & Sailboats
Which boats need to be registered in NYS?
Ans: All motorized boats
Which agency registers boats in NYS?
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Ans: NY Dept of motor vehicles
How are registrations numbers displayed on the boat?
Ans: NY 1234 AB or NY-1234-AB Reading from left to right on
each side of the boat
Where are validation stickers displayed?
Ans: Aft (toward the stern) of the registration numbers on each
side of the boat.
What is the purpose of the Hull Identification Number?
Ans: Assist the USCG with product recall, and law enforcement
in identifying stolen boats.
What are the requirement for a PFD?
Ans: USCG approved, in good condition, readily accessible, and
properly sized to each person on the boat.
Who is required to wear a PFD?
Ans: Kids under 12 on a pleasure boat under 65 ft unless they
are in a fully enclosed cabin, anyone in a personal water craft,
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NY Safe Boating Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of the boat when
facing the bow?
Ans: Starboard - right, Port - left
Why is it important to know the length of your boat?
Ans: For determining what water safety equipment to arry &
for the registration fee.
What is the unique propulsion system on a personal watercraft?
Ans: Inboard engine with a water jet pump.
The round bottom hull is found on what kinds of boats?
Ans: Trawlers & Sailboats
Which boats need to be registered in NYS?
Ans: All motorized boats
Which agency registers boats in NYS?
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Ans: NY Dept of motor vehicles
How are registrations numbers displayed on the boat?
Ans: NY 1234 AB or NY-1234-AB Reading from left to right on
each side of the boat
Where are validation stickers displayed?
Ans: Aft (toward the stern) of the registration numbers on each
side of the boat.
What is the purpose of the Hull Identification Number?
Ans: Assist the USCG with product recall, and law enforcement
in identifying stolen boats.
What are the requirement for a PFD?
Ans: USCG approved, in good condition, readily accessible, and
properly sized to each person on the boat.
Who is required to wear a PFD?
Ans: Kids under 12 on a pleasure boat under 65 ft unless they
are in a fully enclosed cabin, anyone in a personal water craft,
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