Boating Test
white light
back of the boat at night
Before you begin fueling your boat, what should be within reach?
fire extinguisher
100 feet away
how far from the rear of another boat
Lifejackets
you must have one for every passenger
Bottom of the boat
Hull
What should you do before and while fueling your boat?
Turn OFF the engine. CLOSE all windows, doors, and openings.
Back of the boat
Stern
What safety feature was designed into PWC fuel tanks?
They are designed to leave space for fuel to expand.
50 feet away
how far from the side of another boat
over 16
how old a passenger must be
over 16
how old you must be to rent a boat
What is the important safety information found on a boat's capacity plate?
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
12 or younger
must wear a lifejacket at all times
anyone being towed by another boat
must wear a lifejacket at all times
boat has right of way
on the right
Which type of hull rides on top of the water rather than pushing the water aside?
planing
Left of the boat
port
red light
port side at night
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan?
registration number, size, and make of your boat
green light
starboard side at night
weight and horsepower
tells you how many people can be on the boat
Front of the boat
Bow
What is the correct way to measure the overall length of a boat?
Measure from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the boat.
Right of the boat
Starboard
buoy
water sign
swimmers
what you must always look out for
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person?
where you will be boating and when you plan to return
sound producing device
whistle or horn
only light needed when anchored
white light
