Boaters stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Left side of the boat - ANSWER -Port Right side of the boat - ANSWER -Starboard Front of boat - ANSWER -Bow Back of boat - ANSWER -Stern Body of boat - ANSWER -Hull Upper edge of a boat's side - ANSWER -Gunwale Maximum width of a vessel - ANSWER -Beam Distance from water to lowest point of boat where water could come on board - ANSWER -Free board Depth of water needed to float a vessel - ANSWER -Draft Main center line (backboard) of a vessel, or the extension of hull ...

bow - ANSWER-Front of a vessel cleat - ANSWER-Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened gunwale - ANSWER-Upper edge of vessel's side hull - ANSWER-Body of a vessel port - ANSWER-Left side of a vessel propeller - ANSWER-Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward starboard - ANSWER-Right side of a vessel stern - ANSWER-Rear of a vessel beam - ANSWER-Maximum width of a vessel draft - ANSWER-Depth of water needed to float a vessel freeboard - ANSWER-Distance fro...

a. The vessel operator. - ANSWER-Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? a. The vessel operator. b. The dock attendant. c. The most experienced passenger. d. An adult at least 18 years of age. b. Where to find the life jackets and fire extinguishers. - ANSWER-What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? a. How far the vessel can go without running out of fuel. b. Where to find the life jacke...

Left side of the boat - ANSWER-Port Right side of the boat - ANSWER-Starboard Front of boat - ANSWER-Bow Back of boat - ANSWER-Stern Body of boat - ANSWER-Hull Upper edge of a boat's side - ANSWER-Gunwale Maximum width of a vessel - ANSWER-Beam Distance from water to lowest point of boat where water could come on board - ANSWER-Free board Depth of water needed to float a vessel - ANSWER-Draft Main center line (backboard) of a vessel, or the extension of hull that incr...

How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWER-on both sides of the bow of the boat What is most important when selecting the right type of PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER-a passenger's body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER-maximum weight and/ or number of people the boat can carry safely What is the best way to found about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWER-Consult a nautical...

Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWER-Worn at all times when in or around the water Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? - ANSWER-Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWER-Mild soap and water What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with i...

bow - ANSWER-front of a vessel cleat - ANSWER-Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened gunwale - ANSWER-upper edge of vessel's side hull - ANSWER-body of a vessel port - ANSWER-left side of the vessel propeller - ANSWER-rotates and powers a boat forward or backward starboard - ANSWER-right side of vessel stern - ANSWER-rear of a vessel displacement hulls - ANSWER-move through the water by pushing the water aside and are designed to cut through the water with very li...

Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? - ANSWERSWorn at all times when in or around the water Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? - ANSWERSWearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? - ANSWERSMild soap and water What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller motorized vessels, with i...