Michigan Boater’s Safety Course | Questions and Answers

Michigan Boater’s Safety Course | Questions and Answers The port is the ____ side of a vessel. Left The stern is the ____ of a vessel. Back Name three basic hull shapes. round bottom, flat bottom, and vee bottom How often should you drink water while boating to prevent dehydration? every 15-20 minutes One-_____ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on the water. Third _______ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. Alcohol An easy way to remember the priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen in the water is _____, ___, _____, and __! reach, row, throw, and go In a typical boating fatality, life jackets are ___________ but are not _________. on the boat; being worn Name three boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water. glare and heat from the sun, motion, noise and vibration True or False: If you capsize, immediately swim to the shore to ensure your safety. False The condition called ___________ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Hypothermia What are four things that you should do if a fire erupts on your boat underway? Stop vessel and put on a PFD; Keep the fire downwind; Shut off the fuel supply; aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is __________________, _______________________________________. involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, HELP, stands for: Heart; Escape; Lessening; Posture Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. 1. Nausea 2. Headache 3. Dizziness 4. Weakness Bleeding can be controlled by applying _______________ to the wound. direct pressure What are the four length classes of vessels? 1. Class A: less than 16 feet 2. Class 1: 16 feet to less than 26 feet 3. Class 2: 26 feet to less than 40 feet 4. Class 3: 40 feet to less than 65 feet List the four basic types of engines. 1. Outboard 2. Inboard 3. Sterndrive 4. Jet drive Stern drive and inboard engines are: automotive engines adapted for marine use The U.S. coast guard considers personal watercraft to be _______ engines. Inboard True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. False An ________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. Impeller What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? Capacity (pounds, number of people); recommended maximum horse power List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. 1. vessel's description (number, size, make, etc.) 2. passenger info (how many, names, addresses, etc.) 3. trip plan Name three things you should do while filling the tank of your vessel. 1. Keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening 2. Fill the tank slowly and avoid spilling 3. Never fill to the brim The rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ___ out, ___ in, and ___ in reserve. 1/3; 1/3; 1/3 If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ___ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next largest trailer. 90% Tongue weight is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that ________________________________. presses down on the towing hitch. Two strong safety chains should be ____________ to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. Crisscrossed Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? away from the boat ramp Name three engine maintenance tips. 1. Keep well-tuned 2. Check oil levels 3. Change oil If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the _________ first when leaving the dock. stern line The _______________ is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. give-way vessel The stand on vessel must _____________________________ unless ______________________________________________________________________________. maintain its course and speed; it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. If you are driving a power boat or PWC and meet another power boat or PWC head on, you should keep to the _____. Right True or False: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel. False True or False: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at night, you should maintain course and speed. False If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a ______________ and you must ________. sailing vessel; give way