Boat Exam

Most boating fatalities are the result of

capsizing (flipping over) or falls overboard

what is the maximum number of people that may be towed on water skis from one motorboat at the same time without a permit from the director of safety?

2

regulatory buoys in the uniform state waterway marking system, such as those marking danger areas or no wake zones as well as those offering info are recognized by

the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom

on nh waters any vessel 26 feet in length or greater must have

2 B-I or 1 B-II fire extinguishers and a fixed fire extinguisher system

When boating near large vessels, you should:

Avoid jumping wakes, riding close alongside, or cutting under the bow.

When boarding a small boat from a dock or low pier:

step into the center of the boat

T/F: anyone who tampers with, destroys, alters, or damages an aid to a navigation on NH waters can be charged with misdemeanor and fined with $2000, and/or receive one year in jail

true

T/F: Class II and Class III vessels may mount their running lights on the sides of the superstructure and display a masthead light showing in the direction of the red and green lights combined

true

if a boat capsizes what 3 things should you do

grab a life jacket, swim to the boat, and stay with the boat

when is a water skier being towed by a motorboat required to wear personal floatation device?

always

you are required to have which of the following safety equipment on your canoe or kayak

US coast guard approved life jacket for each person on board

when retrieving a person from the water, you should always try to bring them on board:

over the stern

freeboard is defined as

the distance from the waterline to the top of the gunwale

before you buy a personal flotation device, you should make sure that

it is US coast guard approved and it is the correct size and type

in poor visibility, motorboat operators must sound the horn every 2 minutes in which prescribed manner

one prolonged test

One approved Type I, II, or III wearable life jacket for each person on board plus one throwable device are required on private vessels:

16 feet or longer

T/F: when 2 powerboats are crossing, the vessel on your starboard side always has the right of way

true

fire extinguishers are classified by

letters and numbers

the skipper of a boat is responsible for

any damage caused by the boats wake

on NH waterways, an all red buoy and an all black buoy indicate that a vessel must

pass between them

the condition where a body loses heat faster than it can be produced is called

hypothermia

a vessel being overtaken must

hold its course and speed

water skiers should always be able to control the actions of the boat through hand signals. when a skier gesters with a "thumb down" what do they mean?

slow down

what should you do before fueling your boat?

Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings

a sail boat has the right of way over a motorboat except when

when it is at an anchor

the operator of a boat involved in an accident must submit an accident report from whenever

a person is injured and requires treatment beyond first aid, or when property damage is over $2000

properly displayed bow numbers must be at least 3 inches high, in bold letters, and:

read from left to right

low head dams are dangerous because

water circulation at the base of the dam tends to trap a boat against the face of the dam and hold it there

the best method of deploying an anchor is to

slowly lower the anchor to the bottom by hand

a Hull identification number (HIN):

Is used in the same way as a vehicle identification number on a car

assisting a person who is having difficulty in the water should be accomplished by following these 4 basic rescue steps in which order:

reach, throw, row, go

if a person falls overboard, you should first

toss a lifesaving device to the person

the navigation light on the starboard side of a boat is what color

green

alcohol affects

judgement, speech, balance

you are boating on a river and you are coming up to a blind bend when you hear one long blast from a horn, this indicates

a warning signal

the us coast guard requires all boats to carry visual distress signals when they are operating

on us coastal waters

a registration certificate must:

be carried on board whenever a boat is operated

the correct way to load a small boat while launching at a ramp is to

load the equipment while the boat is still on the trailer

if you are caught out in foul weather, you should

reduce speed and head for the nearest stop that you can safely approach

on NH waterways a white buoy with a red top indicates that a vessel should pass

south or west

in addition to being the correct type and size, a personal floatation device on any vessel should pass

USCGregulations

unless a commercial boat never carries children, the boat shall be equipped with what percentage of approved personal flotation devices sized for children

at least 10% of the total number of people carried

all commercial boats powered by gas or other flammable fuel in which motors are enclosed shall have the engine compartment equipped with

a fixed fire extinguishing system

boaters must remain at least _______ from a displayed dive flag

150 feet

T/F: no person may operate, sell, or offer for sale any marine engine for use in this state which is capable of being operated in a manner which exceeds prescribed decibel limit for the year of the engined manufacturers

true

according to NH law children of what age must wear a USCG approved life jacket at all times while underway on a vessel

12 and younger

a powerboat that is 16 feet to less than 26 feet in length operating on state waters shall have a hand mouth or power whistle/horn that is audible from a distance of

half a mile

you should always watch for changes in the weather while boating, most weather changes come from the

west

in order to act as an observer in a motorboat towing a skier a person must be at least

13

what should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?

try to reboard boat, even if it is swamped

T/F: when retrieving your anchor from the water it is best if you move your vessel over the anchor while pulling in the anchor line

true

unless the passengers are wearing PFDs, _____ personal flotation devices are required for each person on the boat commercial vessel

type I

if you see something off the starboard stream, you are seeing something

straight out from the middle of the vessel on the right side

a person shall be guilty of a violation if they are using a power boat on public waters before the vessel has been

registered

Proper navigational lights on vessels shall be displayed

30 min before sunset until 30 min after sunrise

If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

stop the engine and lift the outdrive

in order to legally operate a ski craft a person must be at least

16

red and green navigational lights on vessels less than 39.4 feet long shall be visible for a minimum distance of

1 mile

white navigational lights on vessels less than 39.4 feet long shall be visible for a minimum distance of

1 miles

on Nh waterways a white buoy with a black top indicates the vessel should pass

north or east of it

when anchoring a boat, it is important that the anchor line be ____ times the water depth in length

7 to 10

in NH motorboats are classified according to their

length

all commercial boats powered by gas or other flammable fuels in which the motors are enclosed shall be equipped with

a forced draft blower for ventilating the big, engine, and fuel tank compartments

what is the most important safety info found on a boats capacity plate

max number of people, weight, and horsepower

what is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat

mounted in an accessible location

when vessels come together in a crossing situation at night, the vessel to the ____ showing its ____ has the right of way

right, red light

who should wear a type IV personal flotation device

type IV should never be worn

when a vessel is required to give way, it shall, if necessary, ____, ____, or _____, and avoid crossing ahead of another vessel

reduce speed, stop, reverse

a dive flag consists of

a red flag with a diagonal white stripe

under lateral marker system you can tell which side of the channel an unlit buoy is on based on its

color shape and number

T/F: in a typical boating fatality PFDs are on board but not in use

true

T/F: any person who is convicted of operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol will lose their privilege to operate a boat and will also lose their privilege to operate a motor vehicle

true

T/F: type IV PFDs are recommended for use in rough water as they have excellent bouyancy and will turn an unconscious person face up on the water

false

It is recommended that you wait until at least ___ minutes after turning on your vessels blower and before starting your engine

4 minutes

T/F: no person shall own operate sell or offer for sale within the jurisdiction of this state, a motorboat unless the boat is provided with an underwater exhaust or muffling device

true

when anchoring a boat it is important that the anchor line be ___ times the water depth in length

7 to 10

T/F: a boat towing a water skier always has the right of way

false

in vessels that do not have a capacity plate, an estimate of the number of people that vessel can carry may be determined by which of the following formulas

(vessel length) X (vessel width) divided by 15

All vessels shall maintain headway speed when within what distance from rafts, floats, shore, docks, mooring fields, and other vessels?

150 feet

which of the following tools are important to have when navigating unfamiliar waters

compass and chart

if you are boating at night and only see a green light or a red light you should

give way because it is a sailboat under sail

a ring buoy is an excellent example of a type ___ PFD

IV

When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?

when it is slightly torn

planing hulls

designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied.

on the ocean, red colors red lights and even numbers on lateral markers indicate

the edge of a channel on your starboard (right) side as you enter from open sea or head upstream.