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When should recreational boats display navigation lights?

Sunset to sunrise

100

What does a boat's capacity plate tell you?

The max number of people and weight a boat can carry

100

How do you know you're operating a boat at a safe speed?

You have enough time to avoid a collision

100

What does the Coast Guard require all recreational vehicles carry?

Life jackets for all passengers on board

100

Where are gas fumes likely to accumulate on boats?

In the bilge

200

Define headway speed

Minimum speed to operate a vessel without a wake

200

Why is it important to maintain a low wake in areas near other boats?

Can cause injury or damage to property

200

How does drinking alcohol impact boat operators?

Physical reactions becom slower

200

What must be used on power boats over 14 feet from sunset to sunrise?

Navigation lights

200

What should you do if your boat capsizes?

Stay with the boat

300

If you are operating a give-way vehicle, what is your responsibility?

Take early and substantial action to keep clear of the stand on vessel

300

What color light should non-power boats <16 feet show during the dark?

White

300

When returning to port from the sea, which side should the red buoy be on?

Starboard

300

When should adults wear a PFD?

At all times while boating

300

Which part of a boat should an anchor be deployed from?

Slowly off the bow

400

How would you blow a whistle to send a danger signal?

3 short blasts

400

When deploying a fire extinguisher, where should you aim and using what kind of motion?

Aim for the base of the fire using a sweeping motion side to side

400

What causes the loss of steering on a PWC?

Letting off on the throttle
400

Whats the leading cause of fatalities according to the USCG?

Capsizing and falling overboard (drowning)

400

What type is a USCG approved throwable life saving device?

Type 4

500

If you are a boat being overtaken, what should you do?

Maintain course and speed

500

What is the purpose of a safety lanyard on a PWC?

Shut off engine if operator falls overboard

500

Where should PFDs be kept while underway?

Readily accessible to passengers

500

What kings of boats need to be registered in Massachusetts?

Any boat powered by machinery of any kind

500

What is a tye-B fire extinguisher best used for?

Gasoline Fires