Questions and Answers
What dictates the equipment necessary to comply with state and federal laws?
A vessel's length
What is an outboard engine?
Self-contained engine and propeller attached to the transom
A boater should never operate a boat with?
Too many people or too much gear
What does the capacity plate tell?
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What should you fill out before going on the water?
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What should you do after filling your tank up with gas, or any time?
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What is tongue weight?
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How much should tongue weight be?
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What is a stand on vessel?
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Interaction: meet head on involves?
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Interaction: paths that cross - if you are on the left?
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Interaction: overtaking - overtaking vessel should?
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Interaction with sailboat: head on - who gives way?
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When you see a red, green, and white light what should you do?
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What do nun buoys look like?
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What do mooring buoys look like?
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What does a marker with a diamond with a cross through it mean?
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How long should the anchor line be?
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Why are low head dams so dangerous?
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What do you need in order to steer?
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What do you need displayed on your boat to legally operate in water?
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What type of vessels don't need a registration?
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What do people need to legally operate a vessel in Maryland and what is the important date?
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What is the legal age to operate a PWC?
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At what blood alcohol concentration is someone considered intoxicated?
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How should your PFD fit?
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What needs to be readily accessible on your boat?
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What do all vessels need at least one of on board for each passenger?
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Until what age are children required to wear a PFD while moving on a vessel under 21 feet?
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What type of PFD is for rough waters?
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What are type 4 PFDs?
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Children under what age must wear a special PFD?
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All powerboats fueled by gasoline just have what on each carburetor?
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All vessels must display what colored light, visible in all directions?
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What does a diver down flag look like?
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What factors make you tire more easily on the water?
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Alcohol causes?
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Study Notes
Equipment and Regulations
- A vessel's length determines the necessary equipment to comply with state and federal laws.
- The capacity plate indicates the maximum number of people and weight capacity, usually located on the transom or console.
- All individuals born on or after July 1, 1972, must complete a boating safety course to legally operate a vessel in Maryland.
Boat Operation Guidelines
- Never operate a boat if it is overloaded with too many people or gear.
- After refueling, always run the exhaust fan for at least four minutes to avoid gas buildup.
- A float plan should be filled out before heading out on the water for safety.
Trailer and Towing Facts
- Tongue weight is the portion of the trailer's weight pressing down on the towing hitch and should be about 10% of the total combined weight of the trailer and vessel.
Vessels and Navigation Rules
- A stand-on vessel must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes clear that the give-way vessel will not take action.
- In head-on interactions, both vessels should turn to starboard and pass port to port.
- Different navigation interactions require giving way, depending on the vessel's position relative to others.
Buoy and Marker Identification
- Nun buoys are red with even numbers and mark the edges of the channel.
- Mooring buoys are white with a blue stripe, designated for tying up.
- A marker with a diamond and a cross signifies an exclusion area off-limits to vessels.
Anchoring Guidelines
- The anchor line should be 7-10 times the maximum depth of the water for effective holding.
Water Hazards
- Low head dams are hazardous due to their submerged nature and strong currents that can trap individuals even when wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs).
Vessel Requirements
- Vessels must display registration decals and Certification of Vessel Number (CVN) to operate legally.
- Mechanical propulsion vessels must be registered; non-mechanical vessels do not require registration.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
- PFDs must be properly sized for each individual and easily accessible on board.
- All vessels must have at least one type 1, 2, 3, or 5 PFD for each passenger.
- Children under 13 must wear a PFD while on vessels under 21 feet in motion.
- Special PFDs are required for children under the age of 4.
- Type 1 PFDs are suitable for rough waters, while Type 4 PFDs are throwable flotation devices.
Safety and Regulation Compliance
- Powerboats fueled by gasoline must have a backfire flame arrestor on each carburetor.
- Vessels must display a white light visible in all directions for safety.
- A diver down flag is characterized by a red flag with a white diagonal stripe.
Effects of Environment and Substance Abuse
- Factors like waves, sun, engine noise, wind, and motion can lead to faster fatigue while on the water.
- Alcohol causes dehydration and magnifies its effects on the water, increasing risk.
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