Florida Ace Boating Exam

hull type- multi hull boat

Catamarans, trimarans, pontoon boats and some houseboats use the multi-hull design; wide stance provides greater stability

to determine by hand capacity plate for boats without one that need it:

Determine the maximum number of people for the boat:Boat length (ft.) x boat width (ft.) / 15 = number of people Determine the maximum horsepower for the boat: Boat length (ft.) x boat width (ft.) = compare the answer to this chart: If answer is: 35 or less, 36-39, 40-42, 43-45, 46-52 Maximum HP is:3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15

Type III PFD

FLOTATION AID, is good for calm, inland water, or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. This PFD type will not turn unconscious wearers to a face-up position.

When is an inflatable PFD considered "readily available"?

Inflatable PFD are only considered readily available while being worn

What characteristics of inflatable PFDs are different than inherently buoyant PFDs?

Inflatable PFDs are not inherently buoyant and will not float without inflation

If you see a white light only:

It could indicate that: you are approaching an anchored craft; or you are overtaking a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel (you see the stern); or you are approaching a vessel under oars or a sailing vessel of less than 7 meters

If you see a red light and a green light, but there is no white light:

It means that you are approaching a sailing vessel head-on. Sailing vessels only have a stern light that illuminates just the back of the boat.

If you see a red light, a green light, and a white light

It means that you are approaching another power-driven vessel head-on.

If you see a red light and a white light:

It means that you are approaching the port side of a power-driven vessel

If you see a red light only

It means that you are approaching the port side of a sailing vessel.

If you see a green light and a white light:

It means that you are approaching the starboard side of a power-driven vessel

If you see a green light only:

It means that you are approaching the starboard side of a sailing vessel

propulsion type- jet drive

Jet drives are usually inboard engines that take in water flowing through an impeller-powered pump. The water is then discharged through a nozzle at high pressure. This propels the boat forward. The nozzle swivels to provide steering to the boat. PWCs are usually equipped with a jet drive unit. These systems do not have propellers that can be dangerous to people in the water and marine life

the "Clean Water Act" means that if a toilet is installed, it must be equipped with a US Coast Guard-approved ______ to treat, process and store raw sewage.

Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)

Registration numbers:

Must be displayed on the forward half of your vessel well above the waterline. Must be painted or applied as a decal, where law enforcement officials can read it. Must be letters and numbers in BLOCK style, at least 3 inches in height, and must contrast in color with the hull. Must be letters and number that read from left to right and have a space (FL 4252 AF) or hyphen (FL-3534-AF) to separate letters and numbers.

Type II PFD

NEAR-SHORE BUOYANT VEST is intended for calm, inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. This type will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position.

You must immediately notify the ______ if your vessel discharges oil or hazardous substances in the water.

National Response Center

The following vessels are exempt from registration:

Non-motor-powered vessels less than 16 feet in length. Non-motor-powered canoes, kayaks, racing shells or rowing sculls, regardless of length. Vessels used exclusively on private lakes and ponds. Vessels used exclusively as lifeboats. Vessels owned by the U.S. government. Vessels from out of state that have their state registration in full force and effect that are only in Florida for up to 90 days

Type I PFD

OFFSHORE LIFE JACKET, provides the most buoyancy. It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water to a face-up position

Anchored Vessels

Power-driven vessels and sailing vessels at anchor must display anchor lights. An anchor light for a vessel less than 50 meters in length is an all-around white light visible for 2 miles and exhibited where it can best be seen.

Sailing Vessels (less than 65.6 feet long)

Sailing vessels less than 23.0 feet (7 meters) may carry an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light to be displayed in sufficient time to prevent collision. If practicable, the lights required for sailing vessels less than 20 meters should be displayed.

Type V PFD

Special Use Devices, are intended for use during special activities (such as windsurfing, kayaking, or waterskiing) or in specific conditions. Type V PFDs have different designs depending on their intended use.

Type IV PFD

THROWABLE DEVICE, is intended for calm, inland water; It is designed to be thrown to a person in the water

oil placard

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances that may be harmful into U.S. navigable waters. Boats 26 feet in length and over must display a placard at least 5X8 inches, made of durable material, fixed in a conspicuous place in the machinery spaces or at the bilge pump control station, stating the following:

keel

The centerline of a boat running fore and aft (front to back); the backbone of a vessel

draft

The depth of water required for a boat to float freely

propulsion type- inboards

The engine is mounted inside the watercraft. It is placed near the center for good weight distribution; most popular on motorboats over twenty-six feet in length

DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT WATER BEING SUPPLIED TO THE COOLING SYSTEM. Why?

The impeller will burn out quickly without water to cool and lubricate it, and the engine could seize because of overheating

waterline

The line marked on the hull of the boat that separates the submerged part of the boat from the part above the water level.

gunwale

The top edges of the sides of your boat

The water system simply takes water from the body surrounding the boat, pumps it through the engine to draw out the generated heat and discharges the heated water through the exhaust system. What are the benefits of this discharge?

This discharge has two benefits. It cools the exhaust and also muffles the sound of the exhaust.

When you start your boat, make sure that water is being discharged from the exhaust system. Why?

This indicates that the cooling system is operational

In addition to a wearable PFD for each person, one ______, which should be immediately available, is also required on each boat 16 feet or larger.

Type IV throwable device

waste management plan

U.S. recreational boats 40 feet or longer and equipped with a galley and berthing are required to carry a Waste Management Plan if the watercraft operates, or is certified to operate, more than 3 nautical miles from shore. The Waste Management Plan, identifying the boat's name and homeport, should be posted and include directives to all passengers and/or crew about: Discharge of sewage and hazardous substances. Discharge of garbage and other food waste. Disposal of plastics, bottles, and cans. Applicable placards for additional information. Advising the captain in case of oily discharges or diesel spills.

Who does your PFD need to be approved by?

USCG

Power-driven vessels (less than 23 feet long)

Vessels whose maximum speed cannot exceed 7 knots may exhibit an all-around white light (360 degrees) and, if practicable, sidelights instead of the lights prescribed above, in international waters only.

Pump-out Station

Where you dump your shit, literally. You will need to locate a marina displaying this symbol if you use a portable toilet or Type III MSD holding tank on your boat.

too much weight in the stern will create _____

a large wake

motorboat definition

all boats driven by propulsion machinery

no discharge zone

areas of water that require greater environmental protection and where even the discharge of treated sewage could be harmful. Generally, all inland waters, freshwater lakes, and rivers are considered No Discharge Zones, and discharge of human waste is prohibited

Navigation lights should be checked when?

before leaving the dock

Regulations issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act require all vessels with propulsion machinery to be able to retain oily mixtures on board. A ______ is suitable as a portable means of discharging oily waste on recreational vessels.

bucket or bailer

how to prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species from one body of water to another

by checking, washing, draining, and drying your boat and trailer. We recommend that you follow these steps: Thoroughly check the boat and trailer for any plants or mussels Drain the water from your motor Thoroughly wash the hull of the watercraft, the trailer, and all equipment (high-pressure washing at 140° F is recommended) Drain all water and dry all areas Drain and dry the lower outboard unit Clean and dry all live-wells Empty your bait bucket on land, well away from the water Allow all equipment to air dry at least 48 hours after it is dry to the touch before launching in another area.

hull type- flat bottom boat

can get up on plane easily but tend to give a bumpy ride less stable and need careful balancing of the cargo and crew

In rough seas, bad weather or when operating in congested areas, you should ____

carry a lighter load

by looking at the _____ of the other craft's navigation lights, you can tell who has the right-of-way when two crafts meet during nighttime navigation.

colour

propulsion type- stern drive

combines an inboard engine and a lower outboard drive unit attached near the base of the transom Stern drives are often favored over outboards especially on larger motorboats because the main power supply is like a small automobile engine, easily accessible and more powerful

hull design- displacement vessel

designed to move through the water with minimum propulsion have a large underwater profile and ride comfortably and slowly ex. large sailing boat

hull design- planing vessel

designed to rise up and ride on top of the water when powered more horsepower and speed

capacity plate

displays: (1) The maximum persons capacity (number of people or number of pounds) (2) The maximum carrying weight - persons, motor & gear (pounds). (3) The maximum horsepower recommended for the boat

Florida state law requires every vessel to carry one wearable USCG-approved PFD for ______

each person on board.

All straps should be intact and ______ at all times.

fastened

The letter on the extinguisher (A, B, C, or D) indicates the class of fire. The number is a measure of the capacity of the extinguisher - the larger the number, the _______ the capacity of extinguishing material to put out a fire.

greater

hull type- vee bottom boat

has a sharper entry into the water that provides a smoother ride in rough water; need more power to achieve the same speed.

propulsion type- outboard

motor on the outside of a boat; light, powerful; self-contained propulsion system- includes the engine, transmission, shaft and propeller

hull type- round bottom boat

move easily through the water, especially at slow speeds; need a deep keel or stabilizers to stop them rolling.

Aquatic nuisance species

non-indigenous species that threaten the diversity or abundance of native aquatic species. Two such ANS are the Zebra mussel and the Quagga mussel You can help prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species from one body of water to another by checking, draining, cleaning and drying your boat. We recommend that you follow these steps: Thoroughly check the boat and trailer for any plants or mussels. Drain the water from your motor. Thoroughly wash the hull of each watercraft. Drain all water, and dry all areas. Drain and dry the lower outboard unit. Clean and dry all live-wells.

the Registration Certificate and registration number should be displayed where?

on the outside of your boat

it is illegal to...

operate a monohull boat of less than 20 feet in length while exceeding the maximum weight, persons, or horsepower capacity as displayed on the manufacturer's capacity plate

Too much weight in the bow causes the boat to ____

plow through the water

stern

the back part of the boat

The hull identification number (HIN)

the boat's serial number Boats built after 1972 must have a Hull Identification Number (HIN) permanently attached to the transom on the starboard side above the waterline. necessary to title and register the boat. must also be permanently attached in a second unexposed (hidden) location.

The Refuse Act prohibits what?

the dumping of plastic refuse, and garbage mixed with plastic, into any waters.

bow

the forward part of the boat

port

the left side of a boat looking forward

What determines the safety equipment you must carry?

the length of your boat and the type of engine

"length overall" (LOA)

the measurement of a boat from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern

freeboard

the minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale

starboard

the right side of a boat looking forward

beam

the width of the boat at its widest point

A properly fitting jacket should be snug but not _____

tight

If your PFD is discolored, torn or has torn straps, discard and replace it. A PFD and/or lifejacket become ____ if it has been repaired or altered. This means it is no longer usable and must be thrown away and replaced as the floatability may be compromised.

void

Inflatable PFDs are not for use when _____ is expected, such as when waterskiing, riding personal watercraft, or whitewater paddling

water impact

One _____ for each person aboard is required and they should be stowed where readily accessible and correctly sized for the persons using them

wearable PFD/life jacket

Always choose a USCG-approved life jacket that is the correct size for the ____ of the person.

weight

Fire Extinguisher A

"A" is for combustible solids like wood

Fire Extinguisher B

"B" is for flammable liquids such as gasoline

Fire Extinguisher C

"C" is for electrical fires

Fire Extinguisher D

"D" is for combustible metals like magnesium

Use the ______ test to see if your life jacket fits properly. Lift your arms above your head as if calling a "touchdown." The chest portion of the jacket should not touch your chin when you look left, right or over your shoulder. If the jacket passes this test, it most likely fits.

"touchdown"

How old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft in Florida?

14

Vessels _____ feet in length or longer must also additionally carry at least one USCG-approved throwable (Type IV) PFD that is immediately available in case somebody should fall overboard.

16

How old must a person be to rent a personal watercraft in Florida?

18

Federal law requires that boat builders put a capacity plate on monohull motorboats less than ____ feet in length

20

All non-exempt vessels must be registered and numbered within ___ days of purchase

30

Children under the age of ____ must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II or III PFD while on board a vessel under 26 feet in length while the vessel is underway.

6

Vessels less than ______ meters are not required to display anchor lights or day shapes unless anchored in or near a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessels normally navigate

7

According to USCG recreational boating statistics, drowning is the cause of approximately ___% of all fatal boating accidents. Of those that drowned, around ___% were not wearing a life jacket.

70 , 90

Vessels under oars (kayaks & canoes)

A canoe or kayak may display the lights required for sailing vessels. Otherwise, you must have an electric torch or lighted lantern (flashlight) showing a white light to hand and to be displayed in enough time to prevent a collision.

cleat

A fitting on ships, boats, and docks to which ropes are tied

To ensure the proper fit of a PFD, have the wearer put on a PFD and adjust the straps as necessary to ensure a snug fit. Have the wearer raise his or her arms above their head. With his or her arms raised above their head, pull-up firmly on the upper straps of the PFD. What will a properly fitting PFD NOT do?

A properly fitted PFD will not ride higher than the ears or mouth of the wearer and will keep the head and chin out of the water.

sidelights

A red light on the port side and a green light on the starboard side, each displaying a constant beam and affixed in a manner that the light is projected to the front and sides allow you to determine if the oncoming craft is heading towards you or from one side or another.

propeller

A type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust

sternlight

A white light placed as closely as practical at the stern shining constantly, affixed in a manner so that the light will shine out at 135 degrees from the back of the boat and affixed to show the light from aft on each side of a pleasure craft

masthead light

A white light placed over the fore and aft centreline of a pleasure craft shining constantly and affixed to show the light from straight ahead to either side of a pleasure craft.

all round light

A white light shining constantly over the horizon at an arc of 360 degrees

about PFDs

Any time you feel in danger or simply apprehensive about a situation remember the following: when in doubt, get it out, and put it on.

Registration decals must:

Be renewed upon expiration. Be within 6 inches of, either in front of or behind, the registration number, on the port (left) side of the watercraft. Be displayed in line with the numbers. Show the expiration date. Be removed when expired.

garbage disposal placard

Boats 26 feet and longer must display a "Save Our Seas" Garbage Disposal Placard that outlines the rules of dumping waste offshore.

After you have activated your inflatable PFD, replace the ____ and re-arm.

CO2 cartridge