NH Boating License Flashcards

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A Certificate of Registration and validation _______ are needed to operate a vessel on public waters.

decals

The Certificate of Registration must be on board and available for inspection whenever the vessel is _______.

operated

The registration number must be painted, applied as a decal, or otherwise affixed to _______ of the forward half of the vessel such that it is clearly readable.

both sides

The registration number must read from _ to _ on both sides of the vessel.

left, right Signup and view all the answers

The registration number must be in at least 3 inch _______ letters.

block Signup and view all the answers

The registration number's color must _ with the hull background; the letters must be _ from the numbers with a hyphen or space.

contrast, separated Signup and view all the answers

Decals must be placed on _ and 6 inches to the _ of the registration number.

both sides, right Signup and view all the answers

Sailboats between 12 and 20 feet need to display the registration number.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Certificate of Registration expires on _______ of every year.

December 31 Signup and view all the answers

The Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles must be notified in _______ days if a registered vessel is: lost, stolen/recovered, damaged, sold, or abandoned.

15 Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hull Identification Number?

a unique 12 digit number assigned by the manufacturer to distinguish one vessel from another Signup and view all the answers

A vessel powered by _______ horsepower or less does NOT require the operator to have a Safe Boater Education Certificate.

25 Signup and view all the answers

What is a ski craft?

a motorized vessel less than 13 feet long capable of exceeding 20 mph and has the capacity to carry an operator and just one other person Signup and view all the answers

The _______ must be carried on board whenever someone over 16 is operating a vessel over 25 horsepower.

Safe Boater Education Certificate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unsafe passage' mean?

not maintaining a proper speed or distance while operating a vessel or while towing a person Signup and view all the answers

What is considered headway speed?

the slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steering or 6 mph Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overboard' refer to?

over the side or out of the vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the gunwale?

upper edge of vessel's side Signup and view all the answers

What does overloading mean in boating?

loading the vessel with gear or passengers beyond its safe carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and other operating conditions Signup and view all the answers

Do not pass within 100 yards of a _______ and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of this.

U.S. Naval vessel Signup and view all the answers

_ and _ cause impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, impaired judgement, and slower reaction time.

alcohol, drugs Signup and view all the answers

Boating under the influence of alcohol, controlled drugs, or any combination is legal.

False Signup and view all the answers

If your blood alcohol concentration is _______ or greater by weight of alcohol as determined by a breath, blood, or urine test, you are considered to be under the influence of alcohol.

0.08% Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to moor a vessel?

to keep a vessel in place by setting anchor or tying the vessel to a fixed object or buoy Signup and view all the answers

The level of alcohol in your blood is called _______.

Blood Alcohol Concentration Signup and view all the answers

All vessels must carry one wearable (type I, II, III, or V) life jacket for _______ person on board.

each Signup and view all the answers

Vessels 16 feet or longer (except kayaks and canoes) must have one type _______ PFD on board and immediately available.

IV Signup and view all the answers

Children age _______ and under MUST wear a life jacket at all times while on board.

12 Signup and view all the answers

What is a Type I PFD?

(offshore life jackets) geared for rough or remote waters where rescue may take a while; they provide the most buoyancy, are excellent for flotation, and will turn most unconscious people face up in water Signup and view all the answers

What is a Type II PFD?

(near-shore vests) good for calm waters when quick assistance or rescue is likely; they will turn some unconscious people face up in the water but not as pronounced as type I Signup and view all the answers

What is a Type III PFD?

(flotation aids) designed for general water safety, allowing for some mobility while providing flotation support Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Decals and Registration

Certificate of Registration and validation decals are required to operate a vessel on public waters.
The Certificate of Registration must be on board and available for inspection while the vessel is operated.
Registration number must be displayed on both sides of the vessel's forward half, ensuring it's clearly readable.

Registration Number Specifications

Registration number positioning: must be readable from left to right on both sides.
Characters in the registration number must be at least 3 inches in block letters.
The color of the registration number must contrast with the hull's background; letters must be separated from numbers by a hyphen or space.

Decal Regulations

Decals should be placed on both sides and positioned 6 inches to the right of the registration number.
Sailboats between 12 and 20 feet are exempt from displaying the registration number.

Certificate of Registration

The Certificate of Registration expires annually on December 31.
The Division of Motor Vehicles must be notified within 15 days for any changes such as loss, theft, damage, sale, or abandonment of a registered vessel.

Hull Identification

Each vessel is assigned a unique 12-digit Hull Identification Number by the manufacturer.

Safe Boater Education

Operators of vessels over 25 horsepower must carry a Safe Boater Education Certificate if they are over 16 years old.
A vessel powered by 25 horsepower or less does not require the operator to have this certificate.

Vessel Classifications

A ski craft is defined as a motorized vessel under 13 feet that can exceed 20 mph, accommodating an operator and one passenger.

Navigational Safety

Unsafe passage is defined as not maintaining appropriate speed or distance while operating a vessel or towing.
Headway speed is the minimum speed for maintaining steering, typically not less than 6 mph.

Overboard and Gunwale

"Overboard" refers to anything outside the vessel or over the side.
The gunwale is the upper edge of the vessel's side.

Overloading and Regulations

Overloading involves exceeding a vessel's safe carrying capacity, factoring in conditions like weather.
Boaters must avoid passing within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel and reduce speed to a minimum within 500 yards.

Impairment and Alcohol

Alcohol and drugs impair balance, vision, coordination, judgement, and reaction times.
Boating under the influence is illegal; a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher constitutes impairment.

Mooring and Safety Equipment

Mooring refers to securing a vessel in place via anchor or attachment to a fixed object.
Each vessel must carry one wearable life jacket per person on board.
Vessels 16 feet and longer (excluding kayaks and canoes) must have one type IV Personal Flotation Device (PFD) readily available.

Life Jacket Regulations

Children aged 12 and under are required to wear life jackets at all times on board.
Type I PFDs are best for rough waters and remote areas, providing maximum buoyancy.
Type II PFDs are suitable for calm waters with quicker access to assistance, providing some buoyancy.
Type III PFDs are intended for more active use situations and do not offer the same buoyancy features as Types I and II.

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