Boat Safety: Unit 1 (Topics 5-13) Study Guide

1) PWC are subject to all of the same laws and requirements of any other vessel plus

a few laws specific to PWC.

True
False

2) To turn on the side or turn completely over

- Capsize

3) To fill with water

- Swamp

4) Boat information that lets you know how much weight, how many people, and
how much horsepower a vessel can have will be on the boat's

____Capacity Plate ____

5) What is the form called that you should leave with a friend or family member

before going out on a boat or PWC?

- Float Plan

6) Before fueling a boat: tie boat to dock, everyone should be off the boat, turn off

any thing that can cause a spark, and close all openings.
True
False

7) After fueling, you should immediately start the engine.

True
False

8) When towing a trailer, what are two things you have to do that you would not

have to do when not towing?

- Look at the load capacity of the trailer
- determine the dimensions of the trailer based off of the size of your vessel.
9) You should fully power the boat when loading a boat. Keep powering the boat

until it is fully on the trailer

True
False

10) Which of the following demonstrates COURTESY at a BOAT RAMP

- Prepare to launch or for the drive home well away from the boat ramp so that
you don’t block ram traffic.
- Use at least two experienced people to launch and retrieve the vessel
- Neve block a ramp with an unattended vessel or vehicle.

11) You should always use safety chains when towing a trailer.
True
False
12)What is the most important item to have put in your boat before getting it in the

water?
- A flotation device