ABC Boating Chapters 1-4 QnA

What category of life jacket is designed to turn an unconscious person face up in the water?

Offshore type one.

What is correct intended use of a Class B fire extinguisher?

Class B designed to extinguish gasoline and oil fires.

To whom should the skipper address a pre departure briefing on emergency procedures and equipment use?

Everyone on board.

What is the primary consideration when buying a boat?

Think about how you will use it.

What does PASS stand for in fire extinguisher operation?

Pull the safety pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep side to side.

What is the best procedure for filling an outboard engine portable fuel tank?

Fill the tank on the fuel dock, not on the boat.

What condition renders a life jacket unserviceable?

It has a torn strap.

How many portable life extinguishers are required aboard an 18 foot powerboat with installed fuel tanks?

One.

What is the primary consideration when selecting a life jacket for a small child?

Match the child's weight to the capacity of the PFD.

Where do gasoline fumes tend to accumulate in a boat?

The bilge.

Why should oily rags be removed from the bilge?

To reduce the risk of fire.

To whom should you leave the float plan for a long weekend cruise?

A responsible person indicating your stops and expected return date.

What should you do after running the engine compartment blower for at least four minutes?

Open the compartment cover and sniff for gasoline fumes.

How does a boat steer compared to an automobile?

It pivots about a point approximately one third from the bow to the stern.

What USCG approved equipment is required for boats operating in coastal waters and the Great Lakes?

Visual distress signals.

What is the advantage of pistol fired red meteor aerial flares over handheld red flares?

They are visible for a longer distance.

What is a good practice just before taking in all mooring lines for a day at sea?

Check the weather forecast.

When the wind picks up while boating on a large lake, what should you do first?

Have everyone put on a USCG approved PFD.

What is the proper storage practice for your visual distress signals?

In a cool dry location, in a red or orange watertight container clearly marked distress signals.

How do you maintain good trim when loading your boat?

Load passengers and equipment alternatively and check trim frequently.

What is a continuous source of weather information?

Get an up to date NOAA weather advisory on VHF Weather Channel.

What equipment is reviewed during a pre-departure boat check?

Fire extinguisher, lights, first aid kit, PFDs, etc.

What is the first rule of mooring?

Plan your approach considering wind and current.

What is the primary purpose of navigation rules?

Prevent collisions.

What action must the give way boat take?

Stay out of the way of the other.

What does 'not under command' mean for a boat?

The vessel has no steerage or power.

What maneuvering privileges do sailing vessels have?

They are typically given way over power-driven vessels.

What is the definition of safe speed?

Speed that allows stopping your boat in time to avoid collision.

What actions must two powerboats take when meeting head on?

Both must take action to avoid collision.

What is the provision in the general rule of responsibility?

You may break navigation rules to avoid danger.

What color indicates the left side of the channel when returning from sea?

Green lights.

Where should boats operate in a narrow channel?

The starboard side.

What is a cause for termination of using your boat when stopped by the USCG?

Insufficient PFDs.

When should you clean your boat to reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species?

After retrieving your boat, clearing the ramp, in the parking lot.

What two placards are required on boats 26 feet and longer?

Prohibited discharge of oil and discharge of garbage.

How do you steer the boat regarding red and green buoys when entering a marked channel from the sea?

Keep the red markers on your starboard side.

What does ISO indicate on lighted aids to navigation?

The light has equal amounts of light and dark.

What does a buoy with red and white vertical stripes signify?

A safe watermark indicating the center of a channel.

What is the significance of a buoy with horizontal bands of red and green?

This is a preferred channel mark.

What equipment is required for boats operating at night?

Proper navigation lights.