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What dictates the equipment necessary to comply with state and federal laws? - correct answer a vessesl's length Outboard engine - correct answer self contained engine and propeller attached to the transom A boater should never operate a boat with... - correct answer too many people or too much gear The capacity plate tells... - correct answer maximum number of people and max weight capacity, located on transom or console What should you fill out before going on the water? - correct answer float plan What should you do after filling your tank up with gas, or any time? - correct answer run the exhaust fan for at least four minutes What is tongue weight? - correct answer tongue weight is the amount of loaded trailer's weight that presses down on the towing hitch How much should tongue weight be? - correct answer 10% of the combined weight of the trailer and vessel What is a stand on vessel? - correct answer the vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action Interaction: meet head on - correct answer both vessels turn to starboard and pass port to port Interaction: paths that cross - correct answer if you are on the left: give way If you are on the right: stand on Interaction: overtaking - correct answer overtaking: give way Overtaken: stand on Interaction with sailboat: head on - correct answer power boat gives way Interaction with sailboat: paths that cross - correct answer power boat gives way What do you need displayed on your boat to legally operate in water? - correct answer registration decals and certification of vessel number (cvn) What type of vessels don't need a registration? - correct answer vessels without mechanical propulsions What do people need to legally operate a vessel in maryland and what is the important date? - correct answer all people born on or after july 1, 1972 What is the legal age to operate a pwc? - correct answer 16 At what blood alcohol concentration is someone considered intoxicated? - correct answer 0.08% or greater How should your pfd fit? - correct answer properly sized for the intended wearer What needs to be readily accessible on your boat? - correct answer pfd's What do all vessels need at least one of on board for each passenger? - correct answer a type 1,2,3, or 5 pfd Until what age are children required to wear a pfd while moving on a vessel under 21 feet until? - correct answer 13 What type of pfd is for rough waters? - correct answer type 1 What are type 4 pdd's? - correct answer throwable flotation devices Children under what age must wear a special pfd? - correct answer 4 All powerboats fueled by gasoline just have what on each carburetor? - correct answer a backfire flame arrestor All vessels must display what colored light, visible in all directions? - correct answer white What does a diver down flag look like? - correct answer red flag with white diagonal stripe What factors make you tire more easily on the water? - correct answer waves, heat of the sun, noise and vibration of engine, wind, and motion What should you do to prepare your boat for extreme weather? - correct answer slow down but keep enough power to steer, close any doors or hatches to reduce the chance of swamping, and stow away any unnecessary gear What should you do when stuck in a storm? - correct answer hit waves at a 45° angle, pwc's should head to shore immediately What radio channel is monitored by coast guard and you use if you're in trouble? - correct answer channel 16 What age do you have to be in order to operate a vessel towing a person waterskiiing etc - correct answer 12 and up Who needs to be on the vessel while towing a person besides the operator? - correct answer an observer over 12 years old facing the rear A pwc may not be used to tow a person on skis or tube etc unless the pwc has a carrying capacity of... - correct answer 3 people It is illegal to discharge what into state controlled waters? - correct answer oil, waste, trash Who do you notify when your vessel discharges oil or another hazardous substance? - correct answer national response center of the us coast guard 
