Safe Boating

When aboard a vessel less than 21 ft total, who is required to wear a PFD in NYS November 1 - May 1?

• No one

• All people underway

• All people on skiboats

• Children under 16 years old

What is the meaning of "USCG-Approved"

• The pfd turns the person face p

• proper size and fit

• the life jacket meets regulatory requirements

• must be within easy reach

Where should a fire extinguisher be kept?

• Mounted ear the operator station

• Mounted in the engine compartment

• Kept under a passenger seat

• Under the front deck

When must the proper vessel navigation lights be displayed?

• Only on boats over 40 ft

• From beginning to end of twilight

• From 1 hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise and when visibility is reduced

• From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced.

A Boat displays an orange flag with a black circle and a black square. What does the flag mean?

• Boat is towing another vessel

• Boat is involved with waterskiing

• Boat is in distress

• Boat is participating in an approved race

When boating in stormy weather, which precaution should a boater take first?

• Make sure everyone aboard is wearing a life vest.

• Broadcast "Mayday" call on the radio

• Immediately ask the Coast Guard for help

• Close windows, doors, and hatches

Which is the best practice listed to avoid grounding?

• Operate only during high tide

• Invest in high quality skegs to protect the hull

• Use a chart to know where you are

• Raise the outdrive or outboard within 500 ft of shore

Why is boat preventive maintenance important?

• Maintain resale value

• Reduce likelihood of problems or emergencies

• To ensure no problems ever occur

• For good relations with marinas

What is the first thing one should do after retrieving a boat onto a trailer?

• Transfer gear from bot to vehicle

• Secure items in the boat that are loose

• Pull the trailer well away from the boat ramp

• Check that the trailer lights are working

Where should portable tanks be filled?

• Outside the vessel

• In the bed of a truck

• Aft of the cockpit

• At least 100 ft from the water