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A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? (Select all that apply)
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? (Select all that apply)
- Weather with winds up to 154 knots
- Rainy weather
- Weather with winds up to 76 knots
- Good weather (correct)
Which of these should be included in your float plan for a weekend trip? (Select all that apply)
Which of these should be included in your float plan for a weekend trip? (Select all that apply)
- Names and addresses of your passengers (correct)
- Chart showing planning speed vs. fuel use
- Onboard location of food and cooking utensils
- Your boat's horsepower rating
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing?
What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing?
- Fax it to the nearest U.S. Coast Guard station
- Stow it with the boat's registration papers
- Leave it with a friend or relative (correct)
- Mail it to your home address
Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled?
Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled?
Which fueling practice is safe?
Which fueling practice is safe?
What factor determines a boat's required equipment?
What factor determines a boat's required equipment?
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer?
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC?
When moored to a dock, what should you do before casting off while you warm up the engine?
When moored to a dock, what should you do before casting off while you warm up the engine?
Which side of a boat has a green light at night?
Which side of a boat has a green light at night?
Which vessel should display yellow lights when towing?
Which vessel should display yellow lights when towing?
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)?
You are operating a powerboat at night. Your green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from which direction(s)?
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you?
What is the best source for a complete listing of navigation rules that apply to recreational boaters?
What is the best source for a complete listing of navigation rules that apply to recreational boaters?
Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do?
Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do?
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?
One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?
You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean?
You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean?
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats?
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats?
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat?
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat?
Which class of boats has priority when using river locks?
Which class of boats has priority when using river locks?
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a green square daymark. What should you do?
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a green square daymark. What should you do?
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?
Which symbol on a regulatory marker indicates hazards such as rocks or stumps?
Which symbol on a regulatory marker indicates hazards such as rocks or stumps?
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair?
Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair?
If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do?
If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do?
Which vessel requires that the operator be at least 14 years of age to operate on Washington waters?
Which vessel requires that the operator be at least 14 years of age to operate on Washington waters?
Under Washington law, what blood or breath alcohol concentration, present in a vessel operator, is considered to be boat operation under the influence (BUI)?
Under Washington law, what blood or breath alcohol concentration, present in a vessel operator, is considered to be boat operation under the influence (BUI)?
When is a vessel operator required to use navigation lights?
When is a vessel operator required to use navigation lights?
By law, what age must children wear a USCG-approved life jacket when underway on the open deck of a vessel less than 19 feet in length?
By law, what age must children wear a USCG-approved life jacket when underway on the open deck of a vessel less than 19 feet in length?
What must be on board and available for inspection by enforcement officers whenever a vessel is operated?
What must be on board and available for inspection by enforcement officers whenever a vessel is operated?
According to Washington law, during what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?
According to Washington law, during what hours is it legal to operate a personal watercraft?
When a vessel is towing a skier, what are the legal requirements for observing that skier?
When a vessel is towing a skier, what are the legal requirements for observing that skier?
A boat operator is involved in an accident in which a person is injured and requires hospitalization. How quickly must the operator file a boating accident report?
A boat operator is involved in an accident in which a person is injured and requires hospitalization. How quickly must the operator file a boating accident report?
In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a personal watercraft?
In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a personal watercraft?
If convicted for boat operation under the influence (BUI), how long can you be imprisoned?
If convicted for boat operation under the influence (BUI), how long can you be imprisoned?
In addition to an all-round white light, what light(s) must power-driven vessels less than 65.6 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise?
In addition to an all-round white light, what light(s) must power-driven vessels less than 65.6 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise?
In addition to the required wearable PFD(s), what other equipment must you have on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer?
In addition to the required wearable PFD(s), what other equipment must you have on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer?
Which action would be legal for personal watercraft?
Which action would be legal for personal watercraft?
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Navy boat?
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Navy boat?
A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury?
A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury?
What is the first stage of cold water immersion?
What is the first stage of cold water immersion?
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks?
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks?
Someone falls into the water from a dock. What is the proper sequence of actions to help this person?
Someone falls into the water from a dock. What is the proper sequence of actions to help this person?
What type of fire can be put out safely with water?
What type of fire can be put out safely with water?
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired?
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired?
What is the cause of most boating accidents?
What is the cause of most boating accidents?
What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your PFD?
What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your PFD?
Which statement about life jackets is true?
Which statement about life jackets is true?
You are caught in severe weather while boating. What should you do?
You are caught in severe weather while boating. What should you do?
While boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean?
While boating, you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does this flag mean?
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat?
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat?
Which action shows responsibility toward the aquatic environment?
Which action shows responsibility toward the aquatic environment?
What is the likelihood of drowning for paddlers in small boats (such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts)?
What is the likelihood of drowning for paddlers in small boats (such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts)?
What is the role of the second person on a boat towing a skier?
What is the role of the second person on a boat towing a skier?
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Study Notes
Boat Capacity and Float Plans
- A boat's capacity plate indicates maximum allowed weight and number of occupants under good weather conditions.
- A float plan should include the names and addresses of passengers for safety.
- Float plans should be left with a friend or relative before going on a water outing.
Fueling Safety
- Always fill portable gasoline fuel tanks on the dock, not on the boat.
- The safest fueling practice includes filling portable tanks specifically at the fuel dock.
- Ensure all ventilation systems are off while fueling to avoid ignition.
Boat Equipment and Operation Guidelines
- A boat's required equipment is determined by its length, not speed or storage capacity.
- Avoid using the engine to drive the boat onto a trailer to prevent damage from propeller wash.
- PWC (Personal Watercraft) fuel tanks should be filled leaving some empty space to avoid spills.
Safety Measures and Regulations
- Everyone on board must wear life jackets when starting the engine.
- Starboard (right) side of a boat has a green light for navigation at night.
- Commercial vessels are required to display yellow lights when towing other vessels.
Navigation and Right of Way
- Boats must give way to the vessel on their starboard side; maintaining course is essential.
- A sailboat is the stand-on vessel when meeting a PWC head-on.
- Understand navigation signals; prolonged blasts indicate a power-driven vessel is underway.
Legal and Registration Considerations
- Operators of personal watercraft must be at least 14 years old in Washington.
- Registration information must be available for inspection on all operating vessels.
- A boating accident report must be filed within 48 hours if there are injuries.
Operational Limits and Alcohol Policies
- Under Washington law, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% and above is considered BUI.
- The operator of a vessel must use navigation lights during periods of restricted visibility and at night.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Regulations
- Children 12 years old and younger must wear a USCG-approved life jacket on vessels under 19 feet.
- A Type IV throwable PFD is required on vessels 16 feet or longer in addition to wearable devices.
Boating Environment and Safety Precautions
- Always assist anyone injured in a boating accident as the first priority.
- In the event of cold water immersion, the first stage is cold shock, which can affect physical abilities.
- Safety protocols like maintaining a 100-yard distance from U.S. Navy boats and recognizing dangerous symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are crucial.
Environmental Responsibility
- Use phosphate-free products for cleaning boats to show environmental responsibility.
- Properly disposing of waste and harmful materials instead of tossing them into the water protects aquatic life.
Drowning Risks and Observational Roles
- Paddlers are significantly more likely to drown compared to other boaters, with a risk factor more than twice as high.
- A designated observer is necessary on boats towing skiers to ensure their safety.
Emergency Readiness
- In emergencies, signal safety, and rescue protocols by following established sequences like reach, throw, row, go to assist individuals in the water.
- Knowing how to handle severe weather situations while boating is vital; slow down and maintain steering without abandoning safety equipment.
Other Important Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding the signs of hazards on navigation markers, with an orange diamond indicating objects like rocks or stumps.
- Awareness of the significance of colored navigation lights, with red and green sidelights required for vessels under 20 meters during night operations.
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