What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of the boat when facing the bow? correct answers Starboard - right, Port - left
Why is it important to know the length of your boat? correct answers For determining what water safety equipment to arry & for the registration fee.
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What are the nautical terms for the right and left side of the boat when facing the bow? correct
answers Starboard - right, Port - left
Why is it important to know the length of your boat? correct answers For determining what water
safety equipment to arry & for the registration fee.
What is the unique propulsion system on a personal watercraft? correct answers Inboard engine
with a water jet pump.
The round bottom hull is found on what kinds of boats? correct answers Trawlers & Sailboats
Which boats need to be registered in NYS? correct answers All motorized boats
Which agency registers boats in NYS? correct answers NY Dept of motor vehicles
How are registrations numbers displayed on the boat? correct answers NY 1234 AB or NY-
1234-AB Reading from left to right on each side of the boat
Where are validation stickers displayed? correct answers Aft (toward the stern) of the
registration numbers on each side of the boat.
What is the purpose of the Hull Identification Number? correct answers Assist the USCG with
product recall, and law enforcement in identifying stolen boats.
What are the requirement for a PFD? correct answers USCG approved, in good condition,
readily accessible, and properly sized to each person on the boat.
Who is required to wear a PFD? correct answers Kids under 12 on a pleasure boat under 65 ft
unless they are in a fully enclosed cabin, anyone in a personal water craft, anyone being towed,
anyone on a boat less than 21 ft between Nov.1 and May 1.
What are the are the carriage requirements for a fire extinguisher on an inboard motorboat not
equipped with an approved fixed system? correct answers B-1 fire extinguisher on motorboats
less than 26 ft: two B1s or one B-2 on motorboats over 26 and less than40 ft, USCG approved, in
serviceable condition, and readily accessible.
What are the carriage requirements for a visual distress signals? correct answers During the day
time, regardless of the distance from shore, any pleasure boat 16 feet or longer, except sailboats
less than 26 feet not equipped wiht mechanical pwer, must catty day and night signals.
PWC (personal water craft) are requited to carry and orange distress flag or other appropriate
USCG approved daytime VDS.
ALL boats except rowboats, canoes, and kayaks, must have nightime signals between sunset and
sunrise. No signal requirements if the boat is in a parade or organized race.
, What are required sound signaling devised on a motorboat over 12 meters (39 ft)? correct
answers Horn or whistle that can be heard a 1/2 mile, and a bell.
At the fuel dock, list the safe fuel practices. correct answers Moor the boat securely to the dock
Remove passengers
extinguish all galley fires
don't smoke close all hatches and ports
shut off engine and electrical equipment
fill portable tanks on dock
keep fuel nozzle touching fill opening, wipe up spills
replace cap tightly, check bilges for leakage
Why keep the nozzle of fill nose in contact with tank or fill opening? correct answers To keep
static from building up and causing a spark, which could cause an explosion.
After fueling, explain several safety practices? correct answers wipe spills, open hatches and
ports/windows, run the mechanical blower for at least 4 minutes, SNIFF for vapors
How long should the blower run before starting the engine? correct answers At least 4 minutes.
What information can be found on a capacity plate? correct answers Max horse power.
Max weight of people gear, and engine
Max # of persons
How do you safely load a boat? correct answers Distribute weight of gear and people evenly
Keep weight low, esp heavy objects
Secure heavy objects from shifting
Don't exceed capacity limits
Name some tips for safely boarding a small boat. correct answers Operator boards first, helps
passengers in
Step into the center of boat, stay low,
load gear from the dock after boarding
Stay seated once you are moving
Why have a float plan before leaving on a boat trip? correct answers So someone can contact
help if you are late
What should passengers know before a boat trip begins? correct answers Where the safety equip
is.
How to wear a PFD
How to operate fire extinguisher and radio.
Why should you practice good preventative maintenance on your vessel? correct answers
Decrease chance of problems on the water
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