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proof of competency - ANSWER what must an operator of any vessel have? all times while operating a craft - ANSWER when must proof of competency be carried monetary fines - ANSWER what will failure to carry proof of competency while operating a boat result in proof of competency - ANSWER what is this an example of: pleasure card craft operator card, boating safety course completion card, rental boat safety checklist, proof of successful completion of a boating safety course, training cer...

If the wind or current direction is toward the dock,you should cast off the _____ first when leaving the dock? - ANSWER stern line The _______ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping,slowing down,or changing course? - ANSWER give way vessel The stand-on vessel must - ANSWER maintain it's course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action

3. What two things does the capacity plate list? - ANSWER The maximum NUMBER of people and amount of WEIGHT the boat can carry SAFELY 14. What's one thing you should do before you go on a trip? - ANSWER CHECK OIL level before each outing. 16. What should you do when fueling your vessel? - ANSWER TURN OFF the engine and CLOSE all windows, ports, and other openings.

how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed - ANSWER on both sides of the bow of the boat what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger - ANSWER body weight and chest side 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

Which of the following indicates the BOW of this vessel? - ANSWER front of boat The U.S. Coast Guard requires certain equipment be carried onboard a vessel based on the vessel's length. How must an operator measure the length of their vessel? - ANSWER length of vessel, not including attachments What useful information can be found on a capacity plate? - ANSWER Max Persons, Max Gross Load, Max pounds, and Max Horsepower The following vessel has an example of which type of engine attac...

how should vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWER both sides of the bow of the boat what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER body weight and chest size according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWER operators who are 12 years of age or older

The port side of a vessel is the ___ side. - ANSWER Left The stern of a vessel is the ___ of the vessel. - ANSWER Rear Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ___. a) moving and non-moving b) displacement and planing c) rough and smooth d) narrow and wide - ANSWER b) displacement and planing Name three basic hull shapes. - ANSWER I) Round Bottom II) Flat Bottom

displacement hull - ANSWER push water to side cut through w/ little propulsion planing hull - ANSWER rise above the water how do you measure length? - ANSWER bow to stern (do not include rutters, etc.)

How should a vessels 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 PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER A passengers body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - ANSWER The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - ANSWER Consult a nautical chart

Aft - ANSWER near or at the stern of the boat Beam - ANSWER the width of a boat, also the direction at right angles to the centerline of a vessel Bilge - ANSWER the lowest point of a boat's interior hull Draft - ANSWER the vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the keel; the minimum depth of water in which a vessel will float