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What does a capacity plate show?
What does a capacity plate show?
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed
What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers displayed on a boat?
What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers displayed on a boat?
3"
How many days must an owner notify the agency when a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen, or recovered?
How many days must an owner notify the agency when a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen, or recovered?
15
What number must be permanently affixed to a federally documented boat?
What number must be permanently affixed to a federally documented boat?
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What legal proof of state registration is required to be on the boat whenever it is underway?
What legal proof of state registration is required to be on the boat whenever it is underway?
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Motorized boats must be registered in what state?
Motorized boats must be registered in what state?
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What is the purpose of a Backfire Flame Arrestor on an inboard gasoline engine?
What is the purpose of a Backfire Flame Arrestor on an inboard gasoline engine?
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Which type of boat is required to have a fire extinguisher on board?
Which type of boat is required to have a fire extinguisher on board?
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Which type of boat requires a Type IV (throwable) Personal Floatation Device on board under USCG regulations?
Which type of boat requires a Type IV (throwable) Personal Floatation Device on board under USCG regulations?
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What is a U.S. Coast Guard approved type of visual distress signaling device?
What is a U.S. Coast Guard approved type of visual distress signaling device?
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What item must all boats less than 39.4 feet in length legally carry to communicate with other boats?
What item must all boats less than 39.4 feet in length legally carry to communicate with other boats?
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How many portable B-I fire extinguishers does a U.S. Coast Guard approved installed fire extinguishing system replace?
How many portable B-I fire extinguishers does a U.S. Coast Guard approved installed fire extinguishing system replace?
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With whom should you leave your float plan?
With whom should you leave your float plan?
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What should you do prior to backing your boat into the water to prevent structural damage?
What should you do prior to backing your boat into the water to prevent structural damage?
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What item should make contact with the fuel tank opening to prevent a static spark when fueling?
What item should make contact with the fuel tank opening to prevent a static spark when fueling?
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Where must a Type IV (throwable) PFD be kept?
Where must a Type IV (throwable) PFD be kept?
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What is the purpose of backfire flame arrestors on inboard gasoline engines?
What is the purpose of backfire flame arrestors on inboard gasoline engines?
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After fueling, what should be turned on for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine?
After fueling, what should be turned on for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine?
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What is the minimum amount of visual distress signals required on boats?
What is the minimum amount of visual distress signals required on boats?
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What should passengers always wear each time the boat gets underway?
What should passengers always wear each time the boat gets underway?
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Who may wear an inflatable Type III PFD?
Who may wear an inflatable Type III PFD?
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Which type of maneuver while trailering a boat requires the widest turning radius?
Which type of maneuver while trailering a boat requires the widest turning radius?
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What should operators do whenever a boat is taken out of the water to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading?
What should operators do whenever a boat is taken out of the water to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading?
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What length of boats must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard when operating on federal waters?
What length of boats must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard when operating on federal waters?
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What safety item is required on all watercraft with inboard gasoline engines and installed fuel tanks?
What safety item is required on all watercraft with inboard gasoline engines and installed fuel tanks?
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At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is a boat operator considered legally intoxicated?
At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is a boat operator considered legally intoxicated?
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How many short blasts constitute a danger signal?
How many short blasts constitute a danger signal?
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A green bow light ahead and to your left indicates what type of vessel?
A green bow light ahead and to your left indicates what type of vessel?
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When does a sailing vessel not have the stand-on privilege over a power-driven vessel?
When does a sailing vessel not have the stand-on privilege over a power-driven vessel?
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Study Notes
Boating Safety and Regulations
- Capacity plates indicate the maximum horsepower and weight allowed on a boat.
- State registration numbers must be at least 3 inches in height for visibility.
- Owners must notify the issuing agency of changes in ownership, destruction, loss, theft, or recovery within 15 days.
Boat Identification and Requirements
- Federally documented boats require an official number permanently affixed in block type, Arabic numerals at least 3 inches tall.
- A certificate of number serves as legal proof of state registration and must be onboard whenever the boat is in use.
- Motorized boats must be registered in the state where they are primarily used.
Safety Equipment
- A Backfire Flame Arrestor is essential for inboard gasoline engines to suppress flames during operation.
- Personal watercraft must have a fire extinguisher onboard as part of safety requirements.
- Type IV (throwable) Personal Flotation Devices are mandated for certain boats, including 16" bass boats.
- U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signaling devices, such as electric distress signal lights, are required on boats.
- All boats under 39.4 feet must carry an efficient means for producing sound signals to communicate with others.
Fire Safety Regulations
- One installed U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishing system replaces one portable B-I fire extinguisher.
- Backfire flame arrestors must be attached to the carburetor of inboard gasoline engines for safety.
Operational Practices
- A float plan should be left with a friend, neighbor, or relative for safety purposes before boating.
- To prevent structural damage, raise the lower unit (outdrive) or outboard engine before backing a boat into water.
- Always ensure that the fuel nozzle contacts the fuel tank opening during refueling to prevent static sparks.
Pre-Operation Checks and Regulations
- After fueling, turn on the engine exhaust blower for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine.
- Boats requiring visual distress signals must carry a minimum of three day/night combination flares.
- Passengers are required to wear life jackets whenever the boat is underway.
Age and Equipment Regulations
- An inflatable Type III PFD may be worn by a 16-year-old operating a ski boat.
- When trailering a boat, right-hand turns require the widest turning radius.
Environmental Protection
- Clean boats thoroughly when taken out of the water to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species to other environments.
Federal and State Guidelines
- Boats 26 feet in length and above must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard when operating on federal waters.
- All watercraft with inboard gasoline engines must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher or fixed system onboard.
Legal Implications
- A boat operator's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is considered legally intoxicated.
- Danger signals consist of 5 short blasts in quick succession to alert others.
Navigation Signals
- A green bow light observed at night indicates a sailing vessel crossing from left to right.
- Sailing vessels typically have the right of way unless overtaking another vessel.
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Prepare for your New Jersey boating certificate with this practice exam. Test your knowledge on important regulations, safety requirements, and boat registration details. Ensure you're ready to navigate safely on the water.
