Your Boats Capacity Plate/ Two Things - Answer -maximum number of people/ and the
maximum amount of weight the boat can carry safely
engine maintenance/ check oil - Answer -check the oil level before each outing
fueling your vessel/ how - Answer -turn off your engine and close all windows, ports,
and other openings
launching your vessel/ where - Answer -prepare to launch well away from boat ramp, so
that you don't block ramp traffic
nautical charts/hazards - Answer -consults a nautical chart (a map of water)
docking/ approach path - Answer -you want to approach the dock into the wind or
current, which ever is stronger
propeller strike accidents/ remember - Answer -turn off the engine when passengers are
loading the boat
PWC ignition safety switch/ lanyard - Answer -it shuts off the engine when the operator
is thrown overboard
avoiding collisions/ who's responsible - Answer -the operators of both vessels
safe speed/ determined by what - Answer -you have enough time to avoid a collision
lateral markers/ red & green/ what do they mark - Answer -they mark the edges of the
safe water areas
sailboat vs. powerboat/ when is sailboat the giveway - Answer -the sailboat is
overtaking or passing the power driven vessel
non-lateral markers/ orange crossed & black lettering - Answer -exclusion or keep out
area (dam)
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