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Boaters Ed
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What boats are required to register? | Boats that are motorized and all sailboats |
| Correct method to apply numbers on boat | MI 1234 AB |
| What the capacity plate shows | max load and max HP |
| four classes of boats | class A,1,2,3 |
| how registration should be displayed | 3 inches in height |
| what the right side of the boat is? | starboard |
| who is required to take a safety test? | born on or after June 30, 1980 |
| Required safety equipment for all boats | PFD, lights at night |
| Lighting requirements for night | Red and Green on bow and all around white on the aft |
| the back of the boat | stern |
| PFD requirements for boats under 16 ft | 1 wearable type for each person on board |
| 3 situations boaters encounter | crossing, meeting, and overtaking |
| when the only time sailboats are a give way vessel when encountering a power boat | when the sailboat is overtaking a boat |
| what side of the channel a boat should be operated | right side of channel or passage |
| when wind is holding you to the dock where should you cast off of? | stern |
| what you need to operate a boat towing a water skier | one observer who is at least 10 years old |
| vessel that must maintain its speed unless the give way vessel isn't taking appropriate action | stand on vessel |
| the boat which is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course | give-way vessel |
| know the dangers of riding on the gunwale or bow | it interferes with stability, visibility, or you may fall overboard |
| a buoy that is green and on your left going upstream | can buoy |
| how long an owner has to register a boat | 10 days from acquisition |
| know when you should report an accident | when there is a death, someone is incapacitated for 24 hours, or property damage more than $100 |
| How to avoid collisions? | keep a sharp look out, know and follow the rules of the road (Be courteous) |
| what side red nun buoys are on | the right side or starboard side when going upstream or entering a channel from a larger body of water |
| effects of alcohol and boating | balance, coordination, visibility |
| class of PWC | class A |
| who has the right of way when overtaking a boat? | the boat being overtaken |
| know what to do when you see red or green lights | red and white- yield to the boat and pass at stern/ Green and white- continue on course and speed |
| what age is required to wear a pfd in boats less then 26 ft? | 12 years and younger |
| what to do in a meeting situation? | steer to the right and pass port to port |
| how to maintain control of a pwc? | increase the throttle |
| what side the red and green lights are on? | red- left side/ Green- right side |
| things not to do when operating a pwc | operate near swimming areas, jumping the wake of another boat/ operate in a wreckless matter/ operate within a 100 ft of the stern |
| what to do when a boat capsizes | grab a pfd and hold onto the boat |
| how many days a vessel can be on MS waters from another state? | 60 days |
| who is liable for your vessel? | the owner of the boat |
| three things needed for float plan | description of the boat, state number, size, and make trip plan, location, where your going, when you will return, name and address of everyone on board |