BoatUS Foundation's - Online Boating Safety Course Exam Questions and Answers

BoatUS Foundation's - Online Boating Safety Course Exam Questions and Answers What does a capacity plate indicate? - Correct Answer Safe load limit When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the bow? - Correct Answer In front of you The helm is what onboard a boat? - Correct Answer The mechanism controlling speed and direction When onboard and facing the front of a boat, where is the starboard side? - Correct Answer On your right A planing hull has which of the following characteristics? - Correct Answer It is designed to ride on top of the water Where must registration numbers be displayed? - Correct Answer Bow What is another name for the boat's serial number? - Correct Answer Hull identification number If your marine toilet has a "Y" valve, what must you do in a No Discharge Zone? - Correct Answer Be certain that the Y valve is secured in the closed position A garbage dumping placard must be prominently posted on boats longer than what size? - Correct Answer 26 feet When is the best time for cleaning your boat to stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species? - Correct Answer Before you leave the ramp area What should you do with a torn life jacket? - Correct Answer Discard and replace