Whalers Ticket Test (PONY) All Possible Questions and
Answers 2023 Complete
What direction do winds flow around a low pressure system?
Counterclockwise
What is an important difference between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke outboard motor?
Where oil is added for lubrication
How are 2 stroke outboard motors lubricated?
Oil mixed with gasoline
How are 4 stroke outboard motors lubricated?
Oil in the crankcase
How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?
A pump and nozzle accelerating water and producing a propulsive jet
What should you do if there is no water flowing from the inspection outlet of your
outboard motor?
Turn off the engine immediately
How long should the engine blower be on before starting a gasoline engine?
4 minutes
What type of boats are required to carry one type IV throwable device?
Any boat 16 feet or over in length
Which of the following should be included in the pre-departure crew briefing?
Location of the fire extinguishers and life jackets
Which should be part of the regular inspection before starting an engine?
Condition of the fuel line and it's fittings
Which of the following apply to a type III lifejacket (floatation aid)?
Is not designated to turn unconcious wearers face-up
Under federal regulations, at what age must a child wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved
PFD while underway and above deck on a boat?
Under 13 years
Which of the following is a requirement for your lifejacket?
It is U.S. Coast Guard approved
There are 5 people aboard a powerboat, one which is a child. What wearable lifejackets
are required to be on board?
5 adult lifejackets and 1 child lifejacket
How many lifejackets are required to be on board a boat?
For everyone on board the boat
When is a lifejacket unacceptable for use and must be replaced?
It has a rip or tear or a broken zipper
Where should lifejackets be stowed on a boat?
In a readily accesible place
Which is one of the reasons to wear a lifejacket when on a boat?
If you fall overboard it is difficult to put on a lifejacket before you can be rescued
Which of the following can be found on the U.S. Coast Guard approval notice on a
lifejacket?
Size for wearer
, On what types of waters must boats carry visual distress signals?
U.S. coastal waters
What are the requirements for orange smoke visual distress signals?
Can be used for only day use OR have a service life which cannot be exceeded
What equipment is a powerboat less than 26 feet long required to have on board?
Sound-producing device
Which of the following determines the minimum number of hand portable fire
extinguishers required on a recreational boat?
Overall length of the boat
Which of the following is a requirement that applies to a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor?
Required on all boats with inboard gasoline engines
How many and what type of fire extinguishers are required on boats under 26 feet?
One B-I
What do the letters and numbers on a fire extinguisher indicate?
Type and size of fire it can be used for
What does the letter "B" on a fire extinguisher indicate?
It will put out fires of flammable liquids such as gasoline, diesel and oil
What is the primary purpose of a float plan?
To inform people of your planned arrival in case you need to be rescued by the USCG
Wo should be given a float plan?
A friend or relative
If you have filed a float plan, who should you inform upon your arrival?
Person who is holding it
What information is contained in Local Notice to Mariners?
Missing navigation marks, bridge closures
Where can weather information be obtained?
VHF radio, mobile phone
What weather is associated with a low pressure system?
Rain and stronger winds
Which of the following should you do before taking guests out on your boat?
Conduct a crew briefing
What is a safety concern when filling a gasoline tank in a boat?
Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite it.
When filling a fuel tank, what should you do to prevent a buildup of static electricity that
might cause a spark?
Keep the hose nozzle in contact with tank or fill opening
What safety precaution should you perform before filling a gasoline tank on your boat?
Close all hatches, windows and openings
What information is on the capacity plate of a boat?
Maximum number and weight of occupants
What is the proper method of using a safety lanyard to activate the ignition cutoff
switch?
Attach one end to the driver and other end to switch
Which should be part of the regular inspection before launching a boat from a ramp?
Make sure drain plugs are secured
Answers 2023 Complete
What direction do winds flow around a low pressure system?
Counterclockwise
What is an important difference between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke outboard motor?
Where oil is added for lubrication
How are 2 stroke outboard motors lubricated?
Oil mixed with gasoline
How are 4 stroke outboard motors lubricated?
Oil in the crankcase
How is thrust produced by jet drives used in a boat or personal watercraft (PWC)?
A pump and nozzle accelerating water and producing a propulsive jet
What should you do if there is no water flowing from the inspection outlet of your
outboard motor?
Turn off the engine immediately
How long should the engine blower be on before starting a gasoline engine?
4 minutes
What type of boats are required to carry one type IV throwable device?
Any boat 16 feet or over in length
Which of the following should be included in the pre-departure crew briefing?
Location of the fire extinguishers and life jackets
Which should be part of the regular inspection before starting an engine?
Condition of the fuel line and it's fittings
Which of the following apply to a type III lifejacket (floatation aid)?
Is not designated to turn unconcious wearers face-up
Under federal regulations, at what age must a child wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved
PFD while underway and above deck on a boat?
Under 13 years
Which of the following is a requirement for your lifejacket?
It is U.S. Coast Guard approved
There are 5 people aboard a powerboat, one which is a child. What wearable lifejackets
are required to be on board?
5 adult lifejackets and 1 child lifejacket
How many lifejackets are required to be on board a boat?
For everyone on board the boat
When is a lifejacket unacceptable for use and must be replaced?
It has a rip or tear or a broken zipper
Where should lifejackets be stowed on a boat?
In a readily accesible place
Which is one of the reasons to wear a lifejacket when on a boat?
If you fall overboard it is difficult to put on a lifejacket before you can be rescued
Which of the following can be found on the U.S. Coast Guard approval notice on a
lifejacket?
Size for wearer
, On what types of waters must boats carry visual distress signals?
U.S. coastal waters
What are the requirements for orange smoke visual distress signals?
Can be used for only day use OR have a service life which cannot be exceeded
What equipment is a powerboat less than 26 feet long required to have on board?
Sound-producing device
Which of the following determines the minimum number of hand portable fire
extinguishers required on a recreational boat?
Overall length of the boat
Which of the following is a requirement that applies to a carburetor backfire flame
arrestor?
Required on all boats with inboard gasoline engines
How many and what type of fire extinguishers are required on boats under 26 feet?
One B-I
What do the letters and numbers on a fire extinguisher indicate?
Type and size of fire it can be used for
What does the letter "B" on a fire extinguisher indicate?
It will put out fires of flammable liquids such as gasoline, diesel and oil
What is the primary purpose of a float plan?
To inform people of your planned arrival in case you need to be rescued by the USCG
Wo should be given a float plan?
A friend or relative
If you have filed a float plan, who should you inform upon your arrival?
Person who is holding it
What information is contained in Local Notice to Mariners?
Missing navigation marks, bridge closures
Where can weather information be obtained?
VHF radio, mobile phone
What weather is associated with a low pressure system?
Rain and stronger winds
Which of the following should you do before taking guests out on your boat?
Conduct a crew briefing
What is a safety concern when filling a gasoline tank in a boat?
Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can collect in the bilge and a spark can ignite it.
When filling a fuel tank, what should you do to prevent a buildup of static electricity that
might cause a spark?
Keep the hose nozzle in contact with tank or fill opening
What safety precaution should you perform before filling a gasoline tank on your boat?
Close all hatches, windows and openings
What information is on the capacity plate of a boat?
Maximum number and weight of occupants
What is the proper method of using a safety lanyard to activate the ignition cutoff
switch?
Attach one end to the driver and other end to switch
Which should be part of the regular inspection before launching a boat from a ramp?
Make sure drain plugs are secured
