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A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? rainy weather weather with winds up to 76 knots weather with winds up to 154 knots good weather - Answer good weather You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? your boat's horsepower rating onboard location of food and cooking utensils names and addresses of your passengers char...

What effective action allows boaters to avoid a collision on the water? A. maintaining a safe speed B. wearing a life jacket C. knowing the horsepower of the motor D. keeping the fuel tank topped up - Answer a. maintaining a safe speed Which is the most important factor in determining a safe vessel speed on any given day? A. horsepower rating B. engine temperature C. vessel length D. traffic density - Answer d. traffic density When does a risk of collision exist? A. approach...

NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMERCIAL BOAT LICENSE TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Length Classes - correct answer Class A (smallest) Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 (largest) Length Class A - correct answer Less than 16 feet Length Class 1 - correct answer 16 feet to less than 26 feet Length Class 2 - correct answer 26 feet to less than 40 feet Length Class 3 - correct answer 40 feet to less than 65 feet What are the 2 things listed on a Capacity Plate - correct answer 1- capacity in pounds o...

Boaters License Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which of the following is the SAFEST use of a life jacket or PFD? Worn at all times when in or around the water Which of the following will most reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water? Wearing a properly fitted life jacket at all times Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? Mild soap and water What type of fire extinguisher must be carried onboard smaller ...

Boating Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ Bow front of a vessel Stern rear of a vessel Starboard right side of a vessel Port left side of a vessel Hull body of a vessel Propeller rotates and powers a boat forward or backward A capacity plate indicates the maximum _______ capacity and/or the maximum _______ ____ _______ that the boat can carry safely in _______ weather. weight; number of people; good Before beginning to fuel, turn off anything that might cause a ________ (engines, fans,...

Boating License Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) As you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a red nun buoy. How should you pass it? keep it on your starboard (right) side What is indicated by this white marker with an orange circle and black lettering? a controlled area where a boater must proceed at a speed no greater than that which will maintain steerage and headway What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway consult a nautical ...

Boating Exam Chapter's 1-6 Questions and Answers how should vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -Answer- both sides of the bow of the boat what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -Answer-body weight and chest size according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? -Answer-operators who are 12 years of age or older which type of PFD wi...

If you fall into cold water, what should you do? Try to board and set on top of your boat In Alabama what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft? Daylight hours What is required of a boater if they see an accident? To give aid What is the operating speed of a boat in the no wake zone 5 miles per hour What is the best way to keep from drowning To wear a PFD What effect does alcohol have while driving a boat It increases the likelihood of acciden...

Boating Exam (MN) Chapter 9 Questions and Answers Graded A Who is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Minnesota? Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) T or F: All motorized watercraft regardless of length and nonmotorized watercraft over 10 feet, principally operated on Minnesota waters must be registered and issued a Minnesota Watercraft License (Registration) by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. True The following watercraft do not require registration...

1 BOATING LICENSE EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed Correct Answer: on both sides of the bow of the boat what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger Correct Answer: body weight and chest side what important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate Correct Answer: maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely what i...