ILEARNTOBOAT COURSE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
answers - registration number, size, and make of your boat
How to piss off docked/parked boats? - answers - drive it just above idle speed so your
boat pushes a big wake. Either idle or get on plane bro.
[missing] - answers - [missing]
You need to refuel your pwc. When should you check for gas fumes? - answers - after
fueling and before starting the engine
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank? - answers - keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout.
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
- when storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
- when cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
- when replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.
- when preparing your vessel for cold weather, use antifreeze that contains ethylene
glycol. - answers - when replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive
parts.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? - answers -
the propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock? -
answers - approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you toward the
dock? - answers - approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push
you in.
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - answers - you
are overtaking another boat or it is anchored.
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What should you do? - answers - give way to the other vessel.
A pwc is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - answers - the pwc
, Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed? - answers - the stand-on vessel
Which of these causes the most collisions?
- carrying alcohol on board a vessel
- failing to keep a proper lookout
- jumping the wake of other vessels
- displaying navigation lights incorrectly - answers - failing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - answers - operator
What is every vessel operator required to do? - answers - take all necessary action to
avoid a collision.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? - answers - reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - answers - wind and
water conditions
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - answers - you
have enough time to avoid a collision.
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats?
- fluke-style
- clamp-style
- galvanized chain
- concrete block - answers - fluke-style
From which part of the boat should you lower the anchor line? - answers - bow
You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the number 3. What
should you do? - answers - keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? - answers -
the junction of two channels
You enter a harbor. You see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you
do? - answers - go around the buoy on either side.
You see a white buoy with a blue band. What type of buoy is this? - answers - mooring
buoy
What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike
injuries? - answers - engine cut-off switch lanyard
You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? -
answers - registration number, size, and make of your boat
How to piss off docked/parked boats? - answers - drive it just above idle speed so your
boat pushes a big wake. Either idle or get on plane bro.
[missing] - answers - [missing]
You need to refuel your pwc. When should you check for gas fumes? - answers - after
fueling and before starting the engine
How can you prevent static sparks while filling your boat's fuel tank? - answers - keep
contact between the tank and the fuel spout.
Which statement regarding vessel maintenance is true?
- when storing a vessel for a long time, it is best to keep it in the sun and uncovered.
- when cleaning a vessel, use regular household detergents and cleaners.
- when replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive parts.
- when preparing your vessel for cold weather, use antifreeze that contains ethylene
glycol. - answers - when replacing electrical parts on a vessel, never use automotive
parts.
What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? - answers -
the propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp.
You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock? -
answers - approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you toward the
dock? - answers - approach parallel to the dock and allow the wind or current to push
you in.
When boating at night, what does a single white light on a boat tell you? - answers - you
are overtaking another boat or it is anchored.
You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat.
What should you do? - answers - give way to the other vessel.
A pwc is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - answers - the pwc
, Two boats are operating near each other. Which is the boat that must maintain its
course and speed? - answers - the stand-on vessel
Which of these causes the most collisions?
- carrying alcohol on board a vessel
- failing to keep a proper lookout
- jumping the wake of other vessels
- displaying navigation lights incorrectly - answers - failing to keep a proper lookout
Who is required to keep a proper lookout while boating? - answers - operator
What is every vessel operator required to do? - answers - take all necessary action to
avoid a collision.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action
must you take? - answers - reduce to "idle speed," and proceed with caution.
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - answers - wind and
water conditions
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - answers - you
have enough time to avoid a collision.
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats?
- fluke-style
- clamp-style
- galvanized chain
- concrete block - answers - fluke-style
From which part of the boat should you lower the anchor line? - answers - bow
You return from the open sea. You see a green lighted buoy with the number 3. What
should you do? - answers - keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark? - answers -
the junction of two channels
You enter a harbor. You see a buoy with red and white vertical stripes. What should you
do? - answers - go around the buoy on either side.
You see a white buoy with a blue band. What type of buoy is this? - answers - mooring
buoy
What piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike
injuries? - answers - engine cut-off switch lanyard
