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A Certificate of Registration and validation _______ are needed to operate a vessel on public waters.
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 _______.
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.
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.
The registration number must read from _______ to _______ on both sides of the vessel.
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The registration number must be in at least 3 inch _______ letters.
The registration number must be in at least 3 inch _______ letters.
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The registration number's color must _______ with the hull background; the letters must be _______ from the numbers with a hyphen or space.
The registration number's color must _______ with the hull background; the letters must be _______ from the numbers with a hyphen or space.
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Decals must be placed on _______ and 6 inches to the _______ of the registration number.
Decals must be placed on _______ and 6 inches to the _______ of the registration number.
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Sailboats between 12 and 20 feet need to display the registration number.
Sailboats between 12 and 20 feet need to display the registration number.
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The Certificate of Registration expires on _______ of every year.
The Certificate of Registration expires on _______ of every year.
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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.
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.
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What is a Hull Identification Number?
What is a Hull Identification Number?
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A vessel powered by _______ horsepower or less does NOT require the operator to have a Safe Boater Education Certificate.
A vessel powered by _______ horsepower or less does NOT require the operator to have a Safe Boater Education Certificate.
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What is a ski craft?
What is a ski craft?
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The _______ must be carried on board whenever someone over 16 is operating a vessel over 25 horsepower.
The _______ must be carried on board whenever someone over 16 is operating a vessel over 25 horsepower.
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What does 'unsafe passage' mean?
What does 'unsafe passage' mean?
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What is considered headway speed?
What is considered headway speed?
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What does 'overboard' refer to?
What does 'overboard' refer to?
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What is the gunwale?
What is the gunwale?
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What does overloading mean in boating?
What does overloading mean in boating?
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Do not pass within 100 yards of a _______ and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of this.
Do not pass within 100 yards of a _______ and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of this.
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_______ and _______ cause impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, impaired judgement, and slower reaction time.
_______ and _______ cause impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, impaired judgement, and slower reaction time.
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Boating under the influence of alcohol, controlled drugs, or any combination is legal.
Boating under the influence of alcohol, controlled drugs, or any combination is legal.
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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.
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.
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What does it mean to moor a vessel?
What does it mean to moor a vessel?
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The level of alcohol in your blood is called _______.
The level of alcohol in your blood is called _______.
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All vessels must carry one wearable (type I, II, III, or V) life jacket for _______ person on board.
All vessels must carry one wearable (type I, II, III, or V) life jacket for _______ person on board.
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Vessels 16 feet or longer (except kayaks and canoes) must have one type _______ PFD on board and immediately available.
Vessels 16 feet or longer (except kayaks and canoes) must have one type _______ PFD on board and immediately available.
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Children age _______ and under MUST wear a life jacket at all times while on board.
Children age _______ and under MUST wear a life jacket at all times while on board.
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What is a Type I PFD?
What is a Type I PFD?
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What is a Type II PFD?
What is a Type II PFD?
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What is a Type III PFD?
What is a Type III PFD?
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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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