Boater safety Exam: Questions &
Answers
Bow (Ans- Front of the vessel
Gunwale (Ans- Upper edge of vessels side
Starboard (Ans- Right side of a vessel
Stern (Ans- Rear of a vessel
Port (Ans- Left side of a vessel
Capacity Plate Has what on it?(Ans- Maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum number of people that the boat can carry safely
Before beginning to fuel (Ans- Turn off anything that might cause a spark and close all windows to prevent fumes from entering the boat
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Before launching your vessel from a trailer (Ans- Prepare to launch well away from the boat ramp so then u don't block any traffic
Regularly Engine Maintenance (Ans- Check the oil and fluid levels before every outing
Before docking u should?(Ans- Determine the wind/current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible make your approach into the wind or current whichever is stronger
Give way vessel (Ans- The vessel that is required to take early substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping slowing down or changing course
Stand on vessel (Ans- The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the giveaway vessel is not taking appropriate action
Safe speed= (Ans- You have enough time to avoid a collision and do you have visibility condition and visibility condition
What is the operator responsible for (Ans- Responsible for avoiding a collision
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