boating lesson 3

which is not a docking basic knowledge?

• Never use arms or legs to stop vessel

• Bring vessel to stop by using reverse gear

• bring vessel to a stop using your legs

• Approach into wind if possible and move slowly

Boat lights must be displayed from (blank) to (blank) and during periods of restricted visibility. Red, green, white

• Sunset, Sunrise

• side, side

• east, west

• north,south

Any boat over 16’ requires a sound signaling device

• True

• False

Circles indicate controlled areas such as...

• speed limit, no fishing, or anchoring

• waste dumps

• amount of fish in an area

Draw an anchor

You should let 7-10 times as much line as depth of the water...

• True

• False

Nautical Charts show the locations of hazards on local waterways.

• True

• False

You can steer a PWC without power?

• Yes

• No

why should ignition lanyard be attached to operator?

• It looks cool

• If lanyard is removed from switch, the engine will shut off

• So you do not lose the key

Which of the following is not a way to avoid propeller strikes.

• Never start a boat with the engine in gear.

• Maintain a proper lookout for people on the water.

• Propellers should not be spinning when a passenger is in a vulnerable situation.

• Drive a bigger boat