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Boater's safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The port side of a vessel is the ____ side | Left |
| The stern side of a vessel is the _____ side | Right |
| Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ____________ | Displacement and planing |
| Name 3 basic hull shapes | Round, flat, and v-shaped |
| What are the 4 length classes of vessels? | Less than 16 feet, 16 to less than 26 feet, 26 to less than 40 feet, and 40 to less than 65 feet |
| An _____ is a device used to pump and force water pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear end of a vessel | Impaller |
| List 4 basic types of engines | Outboard, inboard, stern drive, and jet drive |
| PWC are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. True or false | False |
| Stern drive and inboard engines are _____. | Automotive engines adapted for marine use |
| The U.S. Coast Guard considers PWC to be _______. | Inboard vessels |
| What info is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? | Capacity in pounds or number of people and recommended horse power. |
| List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. | 1. Vessel's description 2. Number, names, and addresses of passengers 3. Trip plan |
| Name 3 things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. | 1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening 2. Fill tank slowly and avoid spilling 3. Never fill to the brim |
| A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is _____ out, ______ in, and ______ in reserve. | 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve. |
| If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ____ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. | 90% |
| "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ___________________________. | Pressing down |
| Two strong safety chains should be ______ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. | crisscrossed |
| Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? | Well away from the boat ramp |
| Name 3 engine maintenance tips. | 1. Check oil levels 2. Check batteries 3. Change oil |
| If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the______ first when leaving the dock. | Stern line |
| The _______ is required to take early and substantial action a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. | Give-way vessel |
| The stand-on vessel must _______________________ unless ____________________. | Maintain its course unless it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. |
| If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the ______. | Right |
| If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel. True or false | False |
| If you see a red and white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. | False |
| If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a _______ and you must __________. | Sailing vessel and you must give-way |
| __________ are the "traffic signals" that guide boaters safely along their course. | Buoys and markers |
| The phrase "R_____ R________ R____________" reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to Navigation. | Red, Right, Returning |
| This buoy marks the edge of the channel on a boater's ________ side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream. | Left |
| A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ______________times the depth of the water. | 7-10 |
| You should never anchor from _____ of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable. | Stern |
| To maintain control steering of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to _________ or ______________. | Return to idle or shut off |
| The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are ________ and ________. | Wake jumping and riding too close |
| As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ________ their operating area. | Vary |
| Name a safety that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position. | Engine cut-off switch |
| To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure ________________________ when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat. | The engine is shut off |
| The ____________ is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel. | Hull Identification Number |
| Allowing passengers to ride on the _____________ or ______________ while underway is reckless operation. | Bow or gunwale |
| If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to _____ a vessel. | Operate |
| In order to be legal, it must be ____________-approved, in ___________ condition, and ____________ accessible | U.S. Coast Guard- approved, in good and serviceable condition, and readily available. |
| Name the 5 types of PFDs. | 1. Wearable Offshore life jacket 2. Wearable near shore vest 3. Wearable flotation aid 4. Throwable device 5. Special-use device |
| These type _______ PFDs are __________ devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer. | Type IV PFDs are throwable devices |
| PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved ____________ whenever underway. | Wearable PFD |
| Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is _________ and not near the _________. | Accessible and no near the engine |
| It is recommended that you wait at least _____ minutes after turning on your vessel's blower (if so equipped) and before starting your engine. | Four |
| For an 18-foot powerboat, required navigation lights include a red light on the __________, a green light on the _________, and ___________. | Red light on the port (left), a green light on the starboard (right), and a white light. |
| A 16-foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a _____________ or ___________. | Flashlight or lantern |
| Name 2 visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night | Red flares, red meteors, and electric light |
| Describe the appearance of a diver's flag | Red flag with white diagonal stripe |
| If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel, the vessel should be rated to carry at least _________ people. | Three |
| Water-skiers may be pulled at night with proper lighting. True or false | False |
| It is illegal to discharge ______, __________, or _______ into federally controlled or state waters. | Waste, oil, or trash |
| You must report any accident you are in if it results in _______, _______, or _______________. | Death, serious injury, or significant property damage. |
| Michigan law requires boaters to ______, _______, and _________ to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. | Remove aquatic plants from boats before launching in the water, drain all water from boats before leaving the access site, and dispose of unused bait on the land or in the trash. |
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Thea D